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This vacancy is for a personal assistant / intervenor to join our client’s support package to support them in their own home. We will be your legal employer on behalf of the client, and you will not be asked to support other clients. All of our contracts are for permanent positions with a 6-month probationary period. The post is for 30-40 hours per week, including some weekends and daytime hours.
About the Client and Support Needed:
Our client is a 32-year-old young man with a brain injury and multi-sensory impairment (MSI). You will join his support team to promote positive potential benefits, providing him with the security needed to access information, communicate, and safely navigate his environment.
You will support effective communication and help him receive clear information. Your support will enable him to participate fully in learning, vocational, and social activities, facilitating access to community outings and social interactions.
You will liaise closely with his family and involved professionals, and deliver a daily exercise regime based on his physiotherapy plan. The goal is to increase his confidence, encourage friendships, and ensure his days are filled with meaningful and exciting experiences.
You will encourage him to do things independently, such as food preparation and daily home activities like cleaning, washing clothes, and planning his day. The role emphasizes being a dependable, confident, fun, and caring support worker, with good communication at the core.
Having a BSL qualification, experience with hand-under-hand signing, and Makaton is desirable but not essential.
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