Support Worker

We are seeking a caring, reliable and experienced Personal Assistant (PA) to support our friendly 21-year-old son in our family home in Reigate., He attends Treloar's College in Alton on a weekly boarding basis during term time and returns home at weekends and during college holidays. We are looking for a PA to provide support during these times, primarily in the evenings.

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Duties will include:

1. Assisting with eating and drinking

2. Supporting with personal care routines

3. Helping with toileting, washing and showering

4. Assisting with dressing and bedtime routines

5. Using a ceiling hoist for transfers

6. Supporting safe use of his powered wheelchair around the home

7. Providing companionship and support with leisure activities

8. Occasional evening sitting/babysitting support while parents are out

9. Supporting short local outings on foot where appropriate

Our son has cerebral palsy and is a full-time wheelchair user. He is deaf and wears bilateral cochlear implants, which enable him to hear. He understands everything happening around him, enjoys social interaction and has a great sense of humour. He is non-verbal and communicates using an eye-gaze computer., We are looking for someone who:

1. Has experience supporting disabled adults or young people, ideally people with cerebral palsy

2. Is confident providing personal care

3. Has manual handling training or experience

4. Is comfortable using a ceiling hoist

5. Can safely manoeuvre a powered wheelchair

6. Is patient, dependable and compassionate

7. Can work independently within a family home environment

8. Has excellent communication skills and a positive attitude

2. Up to an additional 8 hours per week during college holidays, mainly Monday to Thursday evenings (6:00pm to 8:00pm)

3. Occasional additional weekend evening "babysitting" opportunities

4. Approximately 10 hours per week available during non-term time