Bank Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant

Ref: DP3500a

Location: Worthing

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Hours to cover PA holiday and sickness Hours to be discussed at interview, both Day/evening hours are available

Hourly pay rate:

£13.25 per hour

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I am an outgoing, fun, and active 30-year-old man with Cerebral Palsy living with my family and my lovely Labrador in Goring.

I am currently looking for an active, like-minded PA who is reliable and consistent.

The successful applicant would be comfortable with supporting me with personal care tasks. These include toileting, showering, getting dressed/undressed, and preparing my dinner. I have no medical needs and I take no medication.

The social aspect of this role includes swimming, going to the cinema/pub, going to see friends, watching football and shopping.

I need support in the swimming pool so ability to swim essential.

Extra work on an ad hoc basis may be available too as well as some overnights.

Previous experience is not essential as full training is provided.

However, you must have a full driving license and be willing/able to drive my car for me. This is essential otherwise I am very restricted.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Other relevant duties as required
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Preparing Dinner
Support with swimming, going to the cinema and pub, going to see friends, watching football and shopping.

Candidate qualities:

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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Be comfortable to support me with personal care tasks
Have a full driving licence and be willing/able to drive employer’s car
Be comfortable around dogs
Be able to swim and assist employer in swimming pool
Patient and flexible
Be trustworthy and honest

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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 either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9