Support Worker/Befriender RC.CE.15.24

Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker/Befriender required to assist a teenager with a Physical Disability and Epilepsy, living in the Coatbridge area.

This individual lives in a fully adapted family home with 4 other family members. You would be required to frequently communicate with parents and be able to work alongside all family members.

Flexibility is essential as days/hours may change on a weekly basis. Thereafter, your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

· Provide assistance and accompanying to weekly clubs.

· Providing support at home, board games, Xbox and various teenage activities.

· Occasional personal care needs (showering, toileting)

· Occasional help with homework using satchel one and Microsoft Teams – during school

· term.

· Help to prepare meals and healthy snacks to support independent living.

· Occasional outings during school holidays or weekends.

· Moving and assisting – assisting with transfers.

· Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

· Working weekends & school holidays are essential

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature and a desire to work within a caring role.

Driver with a Full UK Manual Driving Licence as you will be required to drive a Hi Manual wheelchair accessible mobility vehicle – training would be provided to ensure safety.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. -Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

Hours of Work (with a degree of flexibility)

Recruiting for 1 position.

Guaranteed permanent position of 9 hours per week

Days and Times:

Hours are flexible but 2 x evenings and 1 x weekend is preferred.

During school holidays, 2-3 days per week. Times to be discussed at interview.

Hourly Rate:

£12.50 per hour

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If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process a member of the Take Control Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired; you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

For more information please contact:

Take Control (North Lanarkshire)

Tel: 01698 537 472

Email: infonl@takectrl.org.uk

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Shift:
• Day shift

Work days:
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
• Where did you hear about this position?

Licence/Certification:
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RC.CE.15.24