Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant
Ref: DP3393
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: No
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
Up to 5 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview but preferably afternoons and evenings
Hourly pay rate:
£12.21-£13.50 depending on experience
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I am a 22 year old man with cerebral palsy, a very mild learning disability, a high frequency hearing impairment and I mostly use a wheelchair to get around.
I am looking for some support, mainly in accessing the community, as I enjoy eating out, bowling, swimming and exploring other local towns. I also may need help with the following:- preparing meals/snacks/drinks, keeping my living environment clean, assistance with personal care such as showering, toileting, dressing and transferring in and out of my wheelchair, providing company and chatting, accessing the community – trips to town, eating out, trips to the barbers, etc.
I have a great sense of humour if I say so myself and love gaming so if you share these attributes that would be ideal.
You should be a male, have the ability to swim and a driving licence is desirable but not essential.
Although I have no pets currently this could change so I would like my PA to comfortable with pets and have no allergies.
Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
Candidate qualities:
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Hygienic, tidy and well organised
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9