Evening Carer for Young Man with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties DP2143

Moving and handling
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
Assisting our son with personal care/using the toilet
Helping him into and out of the bath using a ceiling hoist
Washing his face, body and hair
Chatting to him/water play whilst he's in the bath
Re-making up his bed ready for the night
Dressing and preparing our son for bed and drying his hair
Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

We are looking for an early evening carer to help us care for our 29-year-old son who has Angelman Syndrome. He is a happy young man, who smiles easily and loves company and interaction, despite being non-verbal.

Our evening routine includes helping him with his bath and personal care; using a hoist, supervising him in his bath (throw in lots of interaction; water play, balloons, bath toys and he'll be a very happy chap!) and then dressing him ready for bed. Evening shifts are typically 7.30pm to 9pm at our family home in Burgess Hill but we can be flexible with times. We have no fixed shift pattern; our little team of evening carers cover the evenings that fit in around their other commitments. We would anticipate offering the ideal candidate 1 or 2 evenings each week.

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety, Disability Confident
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