Special Needs Care Jobs in Plymouth

We are looking for a companion/support person to take my little boy out for activities. He has speech delay and needs help communicating with his peers. He is active, enjoys going out to trampolene parks, walking, the aquarium and day trips on the train. We need someone is is interested in doing fun activities with him, making sure he is safe and helping him interact with peers. He is fully independent, goes to mainstream school and fully mobile. This role would suit someone on holiday from university, study or college looking for a childcare role for a few hours a week.

Looking for cleaner/carer to help with my very lively 17 year old special needs child. Duties would involve cleaning (hoovering, dishes, floor/carpet cleaning, laundry. This may include incontinence related clean ups. Further work helping care for her may be available. DBS checked essential and experience with severely developmentally disabled teenagers desirable. She has very limited communication.

I am a active 36-year-old man, who is seeking someone to join my PA team to enhance and encourage a more active and healthier lifestyle. I enjoy going out, attending events, and going to the gym. I use a electric wheelchair, but I can walk short distances with light assistance. Job Description: I am looking for a personal assistant to help me with my day-to-day activities and to help me to become more involved in local events and activities, such as attending the gym, going to the cinema and local events. Duties: - Support with getting ready in the morning - Support with meal prep, cooking and shopping, to ensure a healthy lifestyle - Support with attending/getting to events - when required - Support with keeping my electronic and paper diaries synced to ensure events and appointments are not missed - Support with getting back into work Hours: 16-20+ a week, plus holiday and sickness cover when required. Shift times will vary slightly between 07:00 and 22:00, dependent on your availability. You will be provided with a fixed minimum contract, meaning if I cancel a shift, you would still get paid for it. Hourly Rate: £12.00 Desirable Requirements: - A full UK driving license would be preferred, but, not essential - Fun and energetic - Car owner and driver - Excellent time keeping skills. Ideally, you will enjoy going out, attending event's and going to the gym, cinema, etc.

This is a paid position, 4 shifts a week, holiday cover.   10am 4pm. If at first you cannot understand K, he has a IPad or laminated piece of paper with a keyboard layout on it and he will “spell” it out for you.  K is usually in bed when you arrive,  It is a good timed to clear away plates, glasses and cups from the table in the living room. Clean table down in the living room. K has a Tassimo coffee machine because he is a coffee snob and likes to have coffee, orange juice and water before his bath. Please place straws in each drink. Prepare K’s breakfast:  K will tell you when he would like his breakfast. Cut up K’s food fairly small and then help him eat. The rest is up to you as and when you feel it’s best to do it.... Make his bed so it’s tidy, it helps if you fold over the top left hand corner slightly so that he can get in easier. Clean kitchen work tops down, when K’s finished coffee and breakfast clean table. At some point K will tell you when he is ready to have a wash. Here are some basics: K will already be undressed for bathing. He can be left alone if he wants to use the toilet and will let you know when he is ready to come off. When he tells you he is ready wheel in the wheelchair near the bathroom. K lifts himself off the toilet now he needs no help cleaning because he has a new self-cleaning toilet.  K will position himself on his knees in front of the sink, his back facing you. Wheel the wheelchair in so that he can lift himself and sit on it. In the meantime get a towel and flannel out of cupboard next to the toilet ready for bathing.  Additionally get K’s clothes ready (he will tell you whether he wants a t-shirt/hoody/jumper/shirt) and also if he wants a coat. Get a pair of jeans and socks (no need for pants). K can now get himself in and out of the bath, once he is in the bath, in a kneeling position he needs to be washed, shaved and teeth brushed .  Please use Sanex to wash K.. Spray and Aftershave Put on K's clothes – He will direct you! Clothes are found in cupboard nearest bedroom and in his bedroom. Kevin has recorded a short videos to assist you in bathing dressing, feeding. where to place his wheelchair while he gets in and out the  bath and bathing.   Once K is dressed put on his shoes, PLEASE DO THEM UP REALLY TIGHT. Check if he needs anything else done. Check windows are closed!!! K’s full time carer will show you the shifts

Need to have autism experience preferred training in this area. Knowledge of non verbal communication DBS etc.

Afternoon all all I am a 51 year old woman suffering from Parkinson's which brings along with it anxiety usually connected to going out to public places I usually use the local cab office but it makes me anxious using different people all the timeso I'm looking for one person who doesn't mind driving me to various places such as hospital appointments doctors appointments maybe take my dog down to the beach in Plymouth etc I need a kind person who understands that having the same person would make me feel less anxious and b happy to drive me when required plenty of notice will be given thank youx x

This employed position is direct with the client, a 32-year-old man, who is seeking someone who can enhance & encourage a more active lifestyle. Full &Part-Time Employment Opportunities Available in the area of Plymouth City Centre. Key skills/attributes: Must be reliable, able to read & write and speak fluent English Honest Computer literate Keep the client's calendars up to date & synced to avoid missing appointments Must be willing to transport & attend appointments & events The hours & days that you work are negotiable. Average shift times will start between 08/09:00 & finish at or before 14:30. This may vary depending on appointments etc. 20 hours a week is available. Holiday dates each year will be by agreement with the client & the client will require advanced notice to arrange alternative cover. Paid holidays will be paid at the end of the month as a part of your normal salary. THE ROLE: You will be supporting the client to continue to develop life skills, confidence & a ‘meaningful’ life in their community. Working alongside the client to enable him to complete daily activities including gym attendance, plan & participate in social & other activities/outings inc. helping the client ‘back to employment’ through their business. You will assist the client with daily living skills, housing-related matters, attending appointments & finding/attending social events. The client is seeking confident individuals who are able to use creative approaches to meet their client’s individual needs & who are keen to support their client to maximize his independence. You must provide evidence that you have the right to work in the UK [A current passport showing that you are a British citizen, or that you have the right of abode in the United Kingdom & documentation* that complies with UK Government requirements showing that you are a national of a European Economic Area country* or Switzerland]. • See annex A or B in this document - Employers guide to right to work. In return, we will offer you some excellent benefits including: Up to 26 days’ holiday & 8 days’ bank holiday entitlement [or days in lieu]; Family-friendly/work-life balance & a company pension scheme If successful at the interview, an enhanced DBS check will take place. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory enhanced DBS certificate. All interviews will be conducted in Plymouth.

PA Wanted This employed position is direct with the client, a 32 year old man, who is seeking someone who can enhance and encourage a more active lifestyle. Full and Part-Time Employment Opportunities Available in the area of Plymouth City Centre. Key skills/attributes: Must be reliable and able to read, write and speak fluent English Honesty Computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office Keep the clients calendars up to date and synced to avoid missing appointments Car owners are preferred - Must be willing to transport and attend appointments and events. Must be willing to chat with the client about a variety of subjects Must be willing to assist the client with personal tasks such as: - Healthy meals - Shopping - Laundry and ironing - Attending the gym, hydrotherapy, social events, cinema etc Your employment is dependent on an enhanced DBS check, which your employer will cover. The hours and days that you work are negotiable. Average shift times will be 09:00 - 14:30pm. This may vary depending on any hospital appointments, meetings etc but you will be told in advance of any changes. A maximum of 20 hours a week are available. Holiday dates each year will be by agreement with the client and the client will require advanced notice to arrange alternative cover. Paid holidays will be paid at the end of the month as a part of your normal salary. Shift rota managed using: RotaCloud.

Personal hygiene routine morning only must be able to be here for 7am to 9am Monday to Friday during school term only