Support Workers

Overview of role: Chris is looking for two, professional support workers to join him during his visits home. The Support Workers will arrive in NW9, at 9.00am on Friday, to collect Chris's wheelchair accessible vehicle, and then drive to collect him. The drive is roughly an hour away and involves using the motorway, so the Support Workers need to be confident drivers. Chris will be ready and waiting, to start his weekends. After driving Chris home to NW9, and dropping off his bags, he would then like to partake in a social activity in London. Chris's Mum is proactive in arranging things for him to do, and it would be great if his Support Workers could find additional, wheelchair accessible activities that align with Chris' interests. Chris will need his PEG feed throughout the day, as well as personal care. On Sundays, Chris receives speech and language therapy at home, and the Support Workers will be part of the sessions. After this, there is an
opportunity for a bigger trip out, and on Mondays, there is a short amount of time in the mornings to take Chris on a final trip, before his Support Workers drive him back to his residential setting. Once Chris is safely there, the Support Workers drive the family car back to NW9.

Who this job would suit: This role will suit emotionally mature, confident and professional support workers, who are able to work in a team. People with outgoing personalities, and who have great experience supporting adults with cerebral palsy, within the community.

Driver Essential? Yes - Wheelchair accessible vehicle to use on duty (Automatic) Must be over 25 for insurance purposes.
Essential: Experience with gastrostomy care and PEG feeding. Experience supporting an adult with Cerebral Palsy. Experience in hoisting, manual handling and providing personal care. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of Eye Gaze communication. Confident driving in London. Non-smoker/vaper., About this client/child: Chris (24), is a cheerful, bright and charming young man. He likes engaging with people and enjoys people speaking with him and taking the time to get to know him. He loves spending time out and about in London, visiting museums, galleries and the theatre. Chris lives in a residential setting from Monday afternoons to Friday mornings, and comes home each weekend, to spend time with his Mum and Dad. Chris has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and needs support with all transfers using his ceiling track hoist. He has a PEG feeding tube for all his nutrition, fluid and medication needs. Chris is non-verbal and communicates using Eye Gaze technology. Chris needs 2-1 support during the days he will be spending at home with his family.