Personal Development Worker for Ryan in Dundee

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in 21 days at 23 : 59 GMT.

The Vacancy

We are recruiting a Personal Development Worker’s to work for Ryan. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of supporting Ryan to live his good life as he transitions from living in hospital to his own home.

Please note that this role is covered under Schedule 9 Part 1 (a) of the Equality Act . This advert is inviting applications from male candidates only.

You will be working for Ryan so let’s tell you a bit about him - The most important people in Ryan’s life are his mum Irene, dad Paul and sister Celena. Ryan has other family that he has lost regular contact with whilst he has been in hospital and reconnecting with them will be an important part of his transition to living in his new home.

Those who know and love Ryan would describe him as being shy at first but that he quickly opens up to those that he trusts. At this point his rich personality and wonderful sense of humour comes through and he enjoys being around others doing the things that he loves.

One of Ryan's biggest passions is his music. Ryan plays both the drums and electric keyboard and would love to explore more ways that he can involve music in his life when he moves into his new home.

Ryan loves going swimming, whether it be in pools with rapid rivers and wave machines or enjoying diving for sinkers in a quieter pool.

Ryan’s new home will include a garden trampoline and this, along with swimming, are good examples of full body activities that Ryan enjoys. In general, Ryan loves being outdoors and seeks the outdoor sensation of the wind blowing in his face with the use of desk fans at home.

Ryan adores places like big shopping centres with high ceilings and atriums, as well as visiting cinemas to watch the latest DC and Marvel action movies. Would you love to do these things alongside him?

Ryan has a Motability car and is a keen traveller. Transitioning to the community he would love to be able to travel further afield and enjoy days out in places like Edinburgh. A Personal Development Worker for Ryan would ideally be a driver but he also has a C card, so this is desirable but not essential.

Technology is very important to Ryan. He enjoys and finds comfort in planning out journeys using Google Maps. His iPad and games consoles are also a big part of his life and Ryan will be grateful of support to keep devices charged, updated, and functioning properly.

Ryan’s verbal communication is supplemented through the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) technology, specifically the Proloquo2go app. Excellent communication is an essential skill for any Personal Development Worker for Ryan.

As Ryan is moving into his first home, he will be looking for assistance with everyday living skills such as housekeeping (bed making, laundry, cleaning) and developing confidence to be involved in these tasks himself.

Due to gastric difficulties, Ryan diet is guided by his dietician; therefore, some basic cooking skills are necessary to help him prepare suitable meals. It is important that Ryan’s Personal Development Workers appreciate this and tailor their own regular food and drink choices to best support Ryan.

Ryan’s is looking for a small team of Personal Development Workers who will work for him on a one to one basis 24 hours a day providing both daytime and through the night support in the form of sleepover.

The perfect candidate to work for Ryan This is no normal, generic, social care role, we are looking for the most suitable

candidates that will match best with Ryan, experience working in social care is not essential.

It is important for Ryan and his family that his Personal Development Workers care gently and implement a low arousal approach to the support they offer him.

Did you read about Ryan above and instantly feel a connection to his hobbies and interests?

Do you have excellent and adaptive communication skills?

Are you an honest, kind and empathetic individual that wants to support Ryan to live his best possible life?

If so, please complete your application through the C-Change website. This will ask you to attach a CV and include a personal statement on why you feel you are the most suitable candidate to work for Ryan.

Contract and Salary Information Contracts will be offered up to 18 hours per week for daytime support hours. This includes 2 hours protected support, development and reflection time each week. Day time support hours are paid at £15.86 per hour, with contracted hours negotiable.

Sleepovers, between the hours of 11pm-7am, at paid at £12.60 per hour. Sleepover hours are paid in addition to contracted hours.