Independent Living Team on behalf of an individual employer
Support Worker
Job ref: DP/DE43
This role is advertised in compliance with the Equality Act 2010. For further information, please see “Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 Work: exceptions, part 1 Occupational requirements”.
Female Personal Assistant Required
To provide personal and practical assistance, to enable a gentleman with mental health issues, to live an independent personal and social life in their own home and within the community, and to improve his quality of life. The gentleman is a visual artist. He is looking for a personal assistant to support him with this, and to support him to look for exhibition spaces and networking opportunities within the art community.
The successful applicant would support him with confidence building, motivation, have self-esteem, and be socially active. They would also be his ‘voice’ and talk on his behalf to individuals or organisations that could support him in his work as a visual artist.
MAIN DUTIES:
· Escorting to events and outings
· Support to attend appointments
· Support with domestic tasks and shopping
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
· Respects wishes of client – essential
· Flexible in approach to work – essential
· Honest and trustworthy – essential
· Good communicator – essential
· Patient and well mannered – essential
CAR OWNER/DRIVER IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. As the successful
applicant would be required to use their own vehicle as part of this role, applicants
are kindly asked to ensure that their insurance provider covers them for business
purposes.
Hours of work:
15 HOURS PER WEEK, to be worked flexibly between Monday – Sunday
The exact working days and times would be discussed directly with the
prospective employer, at interview stage.
Location:
LATCHFORD WEST AREA OF WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE
Rate of pay: £12.60 PER HOUR
How to Apply:
Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate.
Send your cover letter via email to the Warrington Disability Partnership - Independent Living Team at:
Email:iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Please quote reference: DP/DE43
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