Support with Life Skills: Countesthorpe

Ref: LM351518

Support is needed to help a fun and young wheelchair user who enjoys listening to heavy metal increase his independence in the community.
Increasing independence will need some encouragement and due to personal care tasks a male is preferred.

This young man would like to be able to talk with his PA about interests such as music and festivals.

Preferred days/times:
6 hours per week in total split in two
Times and days to be discussed.
(However, not Tuesdays)

Tasks/duties:
The client will need supporting with visiting the community, using a urine bottle if needed.

Client main diagnosis:
Cerebral Palsy and Generalised anxieties

Communication:
No problems with communicating his needs although requires some time when anxious.

Moving and Handling:
The client uses an electric wheelchair for mobilising in the community.
No moving and handling will be required for this role as he will be in his wheelchair on arrival and parents will drive you both to the requested destination.

Client enjoys:
Going into town, shopping, and for coffee, visiting record stores, Live music.

Pets:
There are dogs at the property, however, will be in a different room where needed.

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and proactive.

DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Genders which may apply for this job – Male

Hours per week – 6 Hours per week split into 2

Hourly rate – £17 per hour Self-Employed.

Area – Blaby, Oadby and Wigston

Driving licence required – No

Employer has pets – Yes

Employer is smoker – No