Lifestyle Assistant Required

LIFESTYLE ASSISTANT REQUIRED FOR 18 YEAR OLD, FEMALE, WHEELCHAIR USER WITH A PASSION FOR DANCE & SPOKEN WORD POETRY

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work will be in and around the Loughborough area (with possible work in Leicester and occasionally further afield) with duties to include:

- Escorting and facilitating access to social and leisure activities in order to help the young person develop their own interests and a more active social life.
- Occasional help pushing wheelchair when required.
- To assist the young adult in the development of their confidence and self-esteem.

HOURS

- Part-time, casual, as and when required (by arrangement).
- Hours worked would be after college, at weekends or outside of term time.
- This is an opportunity to develop a range of valuable experience and skills in a job that works flexibly around study or other commitments.

SKILLS REQUIRED

- Experience of working with young adults with disabilities – highly desirable.
- Knowledge/experience of Cerebral Palsy – desirable.
- Clean driver’s licence, access to own car and appropriate insurance – highly desirable.
- Moving and handling training – desirable, but not essential. Availability outside of term time – a distinct advantage but not essential.

QUALITIES
- Responsible attitude.
- Sense of fun.
- Good level of fitness – sufficient to meet the demands of the job.
- Good sense of humour.
- Patience.
- A caring & understanding nature.
- Non-smoker.

Genders which may apply for this job – Any

Hours per week – Approximately 3 hours per week (additional hours may be available). After college, at weekends or during school holidays. By arrangement / flexible.

Hourly rate – £13.21 per hour. Employed.

Area – Charnwood

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No