Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant
Reference Number: ES3051
Location: Hastings
Hours per week: Monday 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Thursday 7pm - 9pm
weekends 3-4 hours per week
Ability to cover other shifts, including when family members go away on holiday.
Hourly pay rate: £12/ £18 Bank Holiday rate. Mileage rate: will be paid, to be discussed at interview
Details
I am looking for care for a: man
The candidate should be: a any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a 32-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy. I am wheelchair dependant. I live in Hastings, East Sussex with my family. I require a Personal Assistant/Carer to assist me with all aspects of day to day living such as personal care, driving me to and from my place of work and accessing the community.I am looking for someone who is reliable with a good sense of humour, has discretion and a caring attitude. I value a friendly yet professional atmosphere. My passions are fitness and swimming. I enjoy socialising with my family and friends. I like the cinema and love comedy and action movies. I really like to get out in the warm weather and to go out in my electric wheelchair. I am open minded to new interests and hobbies.
I am a practical person and like to plan and fill my time. I am busy with my part time job and volunteering.
A clean driving licence, with access to a vehicle is required. I have use of my own vehicle which, you may be required to drive. The main duties will include assisting with personal care (such as showering, toileting) food preparation, accompanying me to appointments, taking me to work, shopping, social events and some light housework. I will require someone who can also deal with admin work such as respond and compose letters, deal with emails and keep my filing system in order. Basic IT skills are essential and a good level of literacy.
Three-month probation period is given for the role.
I have 2 shifts available, covering 7 hours per week. The rota can be discussed at interview. I would prefer a Sunday shift out of these (this can be negotiated to once a fortnight) and one evening shift.
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
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
I live in the family home, with family members and friends coming to the house. So, someone who is discreet and respectful.
A DBS is required.
The role may require use of the PA’s own car sometimes - mileage would be paid
It would be useful for someone to be working for me that is over 25 years of age due to my insurance policy of driving my personal vehicle, although most of the shift you will be required to the use of your own vehicle. Eg when dropping me off from work etc.
Employee Duties:
• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
• Light manual handling/moving. I require someone to help me into my stander, but this is done by an electronic hoist. You just need to be with me to line me up and stop me from falling. All training given.
Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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.
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