Personal Assistant
Ref: AH8253
Location: Burgess Hill
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
4-6 hours per week depending on holiday or term time.
Hourly pay rate: £12 per hour
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Accompany and assist my son on trips when required
Accompany my son when accessing social and leisure activities, like visiting churches/cathedrals/museums etc. Occasional longer journeys
Drive and accompany to social events such as: Church
Accompany on trips out e.g. to take photographs at the beach or in the city.
Accompany on trips out eg to the garden centre, beach, out shopping for fun, attending social events The above duties will involve driving my son in the PA’s car or use the public transport as needed.
Ensure his safety at all times and that he is not hungry or thirsty as this can trigger his agitation and anxiety
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Able to tolerate long walks
Notes: 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