Jduignam

My Requirements

We are looking for a carer for our 14-year-old son who is a very happy and sociable boy
who loves meeting new people. He has quadriplegic cerebral palsy (is a full-time
wheelchair user) . This vacancy is primarily for a buddy to support our son to play and participate in various
activities. It would also be an advantage to have experience of moving/handling and
hoisting, personal care for a child with complex needs (e.g. tube feeding, pad changing)
and handling an emergency situation (Epilepsy), however this is not the focus of this role
(and parents will always be on hand), so these skills are desirable but not essential (and
training can be provided for the successful candidate if they wish to learn).

There are a mix of hours available:
Term Time -Waking nights:
Monday – 22:00-07:30
Friday- 22:30-8:30
Weekdays:
Monday- 16:30-20:30
Wednesday- 16:30-20:30
Thursday- 16:30-20:30
(not necessarily one carer covering all shifts)
Weekends: One carer, two eight hour shifts a month with the potential for an additional carer / days will vary

School Holidays Nights:
Waking nights Monday, Tuesday and Friday 22:30 - 08:30

Weekdays (school hols): At least two eight hour shifts a week – days will vary depending on need.
Weekends: One carer, two eight hour shifts a month / days will vary
Rates of Pay:
Weekdays: £16.00 per hour
Weekends: £18.00 per hour
Weekday waking night shifts: £18.00 per hour