Support Worker

Recruiter
Westcountry Case Management Limited
Location
Bridgwater
Salary
9.00 GBP Hourly
Posted
04 Apr 2017
Closes
02 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Support Worker

The client is a 12 year old boy with a severe physical impairment who lives in the family home in Bridgwater. He is a full time wheelchair user and requires assistance with all aspect of his personal care and activities of daily living.

The client has no cognitive impairments and is a bright and able young person in these terms. He has some difficulties with speech but does communicate verbally. He attends a local mainstream secondary school and will need some support with his studies and homework.

The client has a keen interest in sports and may require assistance to access sporting groups and events.

The role may involve some domestic responsibilities and supervision / care of the client's sibling to facilitate the client having time alone with his parent(s) when necessary.

Previous experience working with children with a physical impairment and full driving licence are essential.

10 hours per week to include Thursdays and one other weekday.

Additional hours may be available to cover holidays/sickness, and during holiday time. Occasional weekend hours may be available also.

GBP9.00 per hour.

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