Job Title: Personal Assistant / Driver.

Location: Chichester

Hourly rate: £15 per hour.

Reference: DP4579

Hours/shifts: Saturdays 10am – 6pm.

Permanent contract with some additional stand in bank hours when available paid at £15 per hour.

Summary

I am a young man and I live in my own home with support.

I have been diagnosed with learning difficulties.

My parents live nearby and I visit them regularly. My main hobby is going out and about with my PAs in the community, I also like going walking and going to the shops with support.

I like a quiet environment with a set routine and I do not present any challenging behaviour.

I am looking for a personal assistant to help me live independently, help with domestic duties and social activities.

Other Requirements

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• Other : Must be a non-smoker due to medical reasons.

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

Domestic -

Meals – helping me to plan my menus, shop, prepare meals, cook and wash up

Assist me to check my food is in date

Assisting me with general housework

Support me to manage my laundry

Support me to keep my garden tidy and clean as necessary.

Any other task that is reasonable

Personal Care -

Prompt me to ensure I dress appropriately for the weather

Support me to take medication if and when I need to take it

Assist me to manage my levels of anxiety

Ensure my safety in the community as I have limited understanding of dangers, traffic, etc

Social:

Drive me in your vehicle; mileage is paid at 40p per mile with me in your car. Your car will need to be in good condition and reliable.

Accompany me to places I visit e.g. shops, visiting my parents, walking, and going to the shops

Support me to plan my activities.

Support me in communicating with people in the community

Any other task that is reasonable

Person specification

The successful applicant will:

Be honest and trustworthy.

Be reliable with very good time keeping.

Be able to understand the needs of a disabled person.

Be able to follow instructions.

Be able to work on own initiative.

Be hygienic.

Be a confident driver with a full driving licence and your own vehicle.

Be cheerful and positive with a good sense of humour.

Be able to respect privacy and confidentiality.

Respect someone else’s home environment.

Be a non smoker

Be willing to be police checked (enhanced DBS). Please note that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position.

Be legally allowed to work in the UK.