Personal Assistant/ Companion
Ref: CSES955
Location: Saint Leonards-on-sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: 9 hours per week to be delivered in 3 x3 hour sessions.
Hourly pay rate: £12.21 per hour
I am a 22 year old young man. Nine weeks ago, I sustained a head injury whilst playing football. I am looking for a like minded person to take me out up to three times a week, go for lunch, spend some time doing things that will keep my mind busy. Prior to my injury I was on an apprenticeship, which I loved and spent free time playing football and on my play station, which I'm not able to do at the moment. The injury has left me with some mobility issues, so a car driver would be beneficial, as I get tired easily. I need to eat a soft diet, and am able to manage that myself. I have a tremor and am waiting for a neurologist appointment, as I have experienced some seizures. if I were to experience a seizure when out with you, you would need to ensure I was safe, give me reassurance, and log the start and end time and a description of the seizure so this information can be passed onto the neurologist at my appointment.
Duties include:
Moving and handling
Transportation
Companionship
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
Creative
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. Please note, 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. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9