Job Reference: SUN16708JK2 Contract Type: Permanent To apply, follow the link provided and fill out an application form or forward your CV to parecruitmentpenderelstrust.org.uk (Please include the job reference number: SUN16708JK2 to your email if submitting via email) About the Employer I am mum to a young lady who is a wheelchair user and who needs a full time personal assistant to support her with all aspects of everyday life. We a looking for someone to support my daughter to get ready in the morning for work, this will involve personal care duties, and to support her to and from work in a taxi, and then to support her while at work. She works in a school office so she will require assistance with general tasks such as carrying cups, retrieving paperwork or anything else that she might struggle with as a wheelchair user. We are looking for someone who is outgoing, fun, sociable and bubbly. The job is full time, Monday to Friday. Start and finish times will be discussed at interview. Employer Disability and Health Conditions: • Mobility / Physical About the Role Duties and Responsibilities: • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed. • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities. • Support with managing paperwork & correspondence. The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required. You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times. Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered). Transport Requirement: Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance. Required Skills: • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual. • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role. • To be able to work on own initiative. • To work as part of a team. • To be able to follow instructions accurately. • Be patient, supportive and caring. • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support. • Be empathetic. • Previous caring experience is essential. • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. • Have a lively personality. When you are Required: Hours per week: 42.5 • Monday, 8.5 hours per day • Tuesday, 8.5 hours per day • Wednesday, 8.5 hours per day • Thursday, 8.5 hours per day • Friday, 8.5 hours per day Salary £13.05 per hour 42.5 hours per week