Job Title: Support Worker/Personal Assistant

Location: St Leonards on Sea

Hourly rate: £10.45

Reference: CZ220

Hours/shifts: 3 hrs every day – 5pm – 8pm weekdays and flexible at weekends and an extra 20 hrs in holidays (14 weeks)

Summary

Are you a compassionate and friendly individual with a heart for making a difference in the lives of others? If so, I have an exciting opportunity for you!

I am looking for personal assistant for my delightful 19-year-old daughter with a physical disability.

She is a cheerful and open-minded individual who enjoys a variety of activities, such as listening to music, drama, and creating art.

She is in need of a caring and patient companion who can provide her with the support she requires to live her life to the fullest.

She requires support with activities such as walking, depending on the weather, help with life skills and social activities.

The current plan involves 3 hours of support every day, from Monday to Sunday but this could be flexible and also could be a job share.

There is an extra 20 hrs a week during college holidays where hours can be discussed.

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 be comfortable with pets

Must have a UK driving licence

Must have access to own vehicle

Other :

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:

Support to teach and develop life skills such as cooking

Personal Care:

Encouraging to walk to the toilet where some support maybe required

Social:

Support to attend groups such as drama

Support to attend and engage in age appropriate activities to meet others and to have fun

To support to develop links with other people of own age

Wheelchair is used when out although she has some mobility

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 cheerful

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