* Social support assistant required to help a young disabled gentleman maintain his independence.
* He is a non-speaker who communicates predominantly using an app on his IPad.
* He enjoys football, rugby, playing on his PS4 and Xbox, trips to theme parks, museums, zoo's, theatre, cinema and work. If you have similar interests then please apply.
Other Requirements
* Must have a UK driving licence
* Must have access to own vehicle
All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts., Typical duties Domestic - Preparing drinks, snacks and meals. Personal Care: Assisting with using the toilet Social: Lifting the folding wheelchair in/out of car, pushing the employer's manual wheelchair when out.
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good time-keeping
* Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
* Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety
Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.