Personal Assistant/Carer Position - One 2 One Support
Location: Accrington area, Driving Licence Required
Are you a compassionate and thoughtful person seeking a fulfilling role?
We are in search of a calm and quiet spoken individual who is well-balanced to assist a bright and polite gentleman in his 30s. He has a complex physical disability and depends on a wheelchair for his mobility needs.
This role requires a commitment of 11 hours each week, specifically on Tuesdays and Thursdays with the option to work an additional 3 hours on the same days.
Job Details: Flexible hours available, with 14–16 hours per week
* Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9 AM to 2:30 PM or 9 AM to 3 PM
* Annual leave cover is also available.
The duties will be carried out in a clean and safe property where the service user lives with his mother, while his main carer provides her assistance at other times.
Responsibilities:
* Transport the service user in his (automatic) adapted vehicle.
* Transport and accompany to occasional appointments.
* Assist with household tasks and daily activities.
* Personal care involves toileting, bathing, and dressing.
* Facilitate enjoyable daily outings of his preference, such as visits to coffee shops, garden centres, retail centres, seaside strolls, scenic drives, and running errands.
Requirements:
* Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
* Clean UK Driving Licence.
* It is necessary to be medically fit and safe to drive.
* Exhibit qualities such as professionalism, care, patience, courtesy, reliability, dedication, common sense, organisational skills, and practical decision-making.
Benefits:
* Child-friendly hours that match nursery and school schedules.
* DBS check and comprehensive training provided.
* Vehicle insurance coverage included.
* Reimbursement for drink expenses.
* An opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.
Applicants must reside within a 12-mile radius of Accrington, Blackburn, or Rossendale from the service user's home based in Accrington.
Selected candidates will first participate in a zoom virtual interview. Those who succeed in this phase will then be invited to attend a formal in-person interview.
An efficient application process enables the selected candidate to begin the role immediately or between Thursday, 2 January to Tuesday, 7 January 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£12.30 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 16 per week
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
Application question(s):
* Please confirm your age for vehicle insurance purposes?
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Clean UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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