Job Title: Female Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Location: Yapton, Arundel

Hourly rate: £12.00

Reference: DP7667

Hours/shifts: Up to 46 hours per week, flexible to suit both parties

Summary

We are looking to recruit a number of Female Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants to be part of a team to support our disabled daughter to lead as independent a life as she possibly can.

She is 24 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. She enjoys swimming, going to the gym. Ability to swim required to assist in pool.

We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with disabled people and assisting them with their daily living activities.

Duties will include supporting with personal care, domestic tasks and to include social tasks and everyday activities in and outside of the home.

Candidates must be warm and friendly with a strong work ethic and positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support You must have the ability to read and speak English to a reasonable standard. Excellent communication and people skills required.

You must be willing/able to drive motability car and over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.

Other Requirements

• "Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9."

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Other : Must be over 25 years of age to drive motability car

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Typical duties

Domestic:

Food and drink preparation

Household tidying and polishing

Vacuuming and mopping floors

Kitchen, bathroom and toilet cleaning

Laundry and ironing

Shopping and paying bills

Vehicle maintenance, petrol add blue etc

Personal Care:

Assistance with:

Getting in/out of bed

Safe transferring and movement using the necessary equipment provided

Washing, showering, bathing

Dressing and undressing

Skin, hair and nail care, body hair removal

Brushing of teeth

Going to the toilet

Change of used linen, towels, flannels etc

Mobilising, getting around at home

Eating and drinking

Dispensing and administering all medications taken throughout the day. (As directed by medical providers and family members. As and when required due to illness.)

Social:

Getting to and from medical appointments. You would be required to drive motability vehicle

Driving client to work, to learn or training for work

Driving client to support or focus groups

Driving client to take part in leisure activities

Assistance with physio and physical activities and exercise e.g. swimming, gym classes

Assistance with socializing/meeting others

Contacting and meeting with friends or family

Encouraging and assisting with the use of communication aids

Any other reasonable task as requested

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Essential –

Female due to personal care needs

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

A UK driving license holder and willing/able to drive motability car

Over 25 years of age for car insurance purposes

Able to swim to assist client in swimming pool

Able to learn the needs of a disabled person

Honest and trustworthy

Reliable, dependent with good timekeeping

Self-motivated

Hygienic and well presented

Able to follow instructions and work on their own initiative

Compassionate

Encouraging and patient

Good communication and listening skills

Able to be flexible

Desirable, but not essential:-

Have previous experience of providing personal care

Experience of working with people with Cerebral Palsy

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