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This placement is for a young adult male who lives In Battersea. We need a male care that can cover the 3rd of October until the 15th of October

He has Cerebral Palsy and had a fall in 2019 that badly hurt his back.  He went in for an operation in January 2024.  This is likely to be a year-long recovery period. He is having physio. All transfers at present are to be with Sara Steady. The physio has an exercise programme as part of his recovery. This will be guided and updated by his physio. The client is slowly starting to walk again with support from walking aids.

The Client Suffers from Depression and Osteoporosis

Medication administration required

Must have a full UK or European driver's license and be willing to drive the Client's vehicle, The mobility vehicle is the size of a transit van

The client may want to be accompanied on outings and supported with all life admin, including form filling and returning posts.  Assistance with correspondence. Confidential information handled this is likely to be sensitive.

He will need help with all activities, including assistance travelling to church, social events and appointments and shopping – Please be sure to shop at Lidl or Aldi

Keeping on top of housework.

The client enjoys talking about Sports, History, Travelling and, to a certain point, politics. We are looking for someone who he can talk to and have a laugh with. His Christian faith is very important to him.

The client may need his sleep apnoea machine on at night time.  This is mainly when he is in pain.

The client's mum and dad live about an hour's drive away they are very supportive

The client is living in a one bedroomed flat at the moment so the carer would be sleeping on a double pull-out sofa bed in the lounge, he is on the waiting list to get in to a two-bedroomed flat in Wimbledon so only a short-term issue

The daily rate for this client is £135 plus being included in the weekly shop

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