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The Old English Garden at Battersea Park
This is a national charity, established in 1979. We use Social & Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) to make a positive impact for people living with disabilities or ill health, or who are isolated, disadvantaged or vulnerable.
We have three fantastic gardens and centres, located in London, Reading and Birmingham. We also offering training in STH from introduction all the way through to diploma level.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the requirements for a particular position. We will always contact you to let you know the result of your application.
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As users of the disability confident scheme, Thrive guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Job Title: Personal Assistant (with possible therapeutic horticulture, art and music support)
Hours: 10 hours per week initially may be possible to extend subject to funding and negotiation with a successful candidate
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
The main purpose of the role
A kind and warm Personal Assistant is required to support a gentleman with complex needs in his family home. Helping with personal care, cooking, and engaging in appropriate and meaningful activities.
As a Personal Assistant, you would support with daily routines, housework, and meal preparation. An interest in cooking and music therapy and the therapeutic use of art/craft and horticulture is desirable alongside the willingness to undergo further training.
A person-centred approach always and an understanding of autism, and a willingness to learn about deaf blindness and multisensory impairment would be useful.
Deafblind intervener training is planned for the right person.
Accommodation may become available with this job during 2024 for the right person, terms of negotiation.
Course fees will be covered for the right person to participate in the Thrive Courses:
- Using social and therapeutic horticulture to benefit people with learning disabilities
- Understanding disability in garden design (blended course)
To apply
Job Ref: DBUNCL (advertised through Disability North)
Please click here for the full job description Job Description.
For more information contact: www.disabilitynorth.org.uk or call 01912 840480.
This post is subject to DBS check and references. At the time of starting of employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
Deadline for application
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed. At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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