Vacancy Title: PA Buddy for a young disabled Woman
Reference Number:
Location: St Leonards on Sea
Hours per week: several hours on Thursday and or Saturday - flexible
Hourly pay rate: £13
Mileage rate (if applicable):
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: a woman*
Driving licence required: desirable
Access to own vehicle required:no
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
Looking for a fun, flexible opportunity? I’m a young woman with disabilities (cerebral palsy wheelchair user and learning disability), and I’m searching for a friendly, reliable personal assistant and buddy to help me with some tasks and hang out a few hours on Thursdays and/or Saturdays. If you're caring, laid-back, and looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, this might be perfect for you!
Assist with daily stuff ; Light housekeeping like laundry and tidying up; Join me for fun activities—movies, hobbies, or just chilling together: Help me stay on top of my schedule (especially meds); Enjoy being part of my family as I live with my parents and grandma.
You’re patient, caring, and know how to have a good laugh; No experience required, just a positive attitude! We’ll train you; Available on Thursdays and/or Saturdays during the day for a few hours.
Flexible hours—work around your schedule; Competitive pay for part-time work; A chance to make a difference and have fun doing it!
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
Employee Duties:
Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Shopping Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
Play games, jigsaws and watch TV/Movies
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .