Personal Assistant/Carer - Days and Nights 12-18 hours - SPENNYMOOR - DL16

Role 1: Days and Nights 12 hours
Role 2: Days and Nights 12-18 hours
Role 3:  Holiday and sickness cover, Zero hours (would suit student or someone wanting second role that can plan a couple of weeks ahead

£10-11 per hour
The Job...

 Are you someone who is competent, caring, and conscientious with a sense of 
 humour who would like to work in a busy lively family home?

 Then we might be just who you are looking for! We need people who are all of the 
 above to support our 7 year old son through the night and the day. 
 
 Our son is stuck in a body that does not work. He can barely move. He cannot sit up, 
 breathe, feed or move without support, but this doesn’t stop him!
 A note from our son:

 I love to be around other children, to watch waffle dog, Bing to splash in a warm pool, 
 paint with my hands and to be read stories.
 When I am feeling adventurous I like to ice skate (in my buggy), be bounced on a 
 trampoline, feel reptiles and see the pigs at farm. I need someone to help me do 
 these things. 

Can you?
 Experience or previous training is not essential but a good positive, flexible attitude 
 and willingness to learn and undertake training (will include tracheostomy, 
 gastrostomy, medication and physio needs) is a must. The skills you will need to 
 bring are fun, and a determination to support us to lead an ordinary family life so we 
 can all - especially our son – play, stay safe, and be a part of the world.
 
 You will need to be relatively fit as the role requires some moving and handling and gentle bouncing and be able to help me in a hydro (warm pool). Ideally you will be able to drive me to my activities in my wheelchair van. 
 
 If you feel passionate about supporting our family, or just want more information, please get in touch with us.

 Role is subject to dbs and satisfactory references