Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Angmering

Hourly rate: £11 per hour

Reference: DP1856

Hours/shifts:

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm to work on a 2:1 basis

Summary

I am looking for a PA to support my 27 year old daughter with profound and multiple learning difficulties, epilepsy and dysphasia. The role is to facilitate my daughter to access activities such as the gym, spa, drama, art, cooking, swimming, rebound, music, games and other seasonal activities.

The main focus is for my daughter to have a great day whilst incorporating stimulating activities and meeting her physical needs, whether this be at Chailey or occasionally in the community as required.

My daughter is usually a happy, bubbly young lady with a strong personality. She is non-verbal but has her own ways of communicating. She thrives on a lively environment and equally enjoys a bit of down time. The suitable PA should be willing to have fun with my daughter. This could include singing songs, playing games, reading stories and just making her smile and laugh. She is a wheelchair user but we encourage weight bearing, assisted walking and standing transfers wherever possible. Full training will be provided in all aspects of the job.

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 license and be willing to drive our Wheelchair accessible vehicle

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

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

Description

Typical duties

Daytime hours:

To accompany/drive my daughter to Chailey Heritage HUB & LSC (Leisure & Skills Centre) in her own large wheelchair accessible vehicle, with another PA.

Other personal care tasks:

Able to change incontinence pads

Assistance with applying cream

Transfers using a hoist

Administer medication

Showering on a changing bed after Spa and Swim sessions.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Female (due to personal care needs)

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and Trustworthy

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.

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