Job Description
Seeking 2 new permanent members of a team of personal assistants to support a disabled solo parent in their early 30s to live life independently and to the fullest possible. Role requires some personal care support, light housekeeping, help with cooking/meal prep, food shopping, accessing the community, and more. I may also require help to physically enact some of my parenting role – such as lifting my child into or out of the car, support around teeth brushing or putting on footwear. Opportunities to support days out or travel within the country may also occur.
Requirements
1. Hours: Morning shifts Tuesday to Sunday, shift to start between 8.30-9.30am and finish approximately 1.30pm. Flexibility required due to nature of the role. Extra hours available to cover holidays/absence within the team.
2. Full UK driving licence (use of employer vehicle)
3. Clear enhanced DBS check (completed upon job offer)
4. Ability to work weekends and/or evenings (regularly or to cover absence or holidays within the team)
5. Experience with adults with autism
6. Can work in environment where there is a toddler
7. Awareness of chronic pain impacts on daily living
8. LGBTQ+ awareness and knowledge
9. Experience working with/supporting those with mental health difficulties
10. Enthusiasm, confidence, capacity to be self-motivated and work semi-independently at times
11. Comfortable working around toddlers
12. Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
13. Openness to impromptu dancing happening
Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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