Friendly PA/Carer Wanted – Help Me Enjoy Life & Stay Independent

Ref: WC1657

Location: Trowbridge

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Hours per week:

6 hours per week (days/times TBD)

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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Are you a kind, friendly and reliable person who enjoys helping others and making a real difference? I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant/Carer to support me for around 6 hours a week.

I am a very kind, happy and positive person who always has a smile on my face. I have cerebral palsy, a speech impairment, hearing difficulties and head shakes, so I am looking for someone patient, understanding and willing to communicate with me in a way that works for me.

The role would involve helping me with some everyday tasks such as changing my bed, shopping, preparing and cooking dinner, and supporting me with appointments. I may also need help attending hospital appointments, including appointments relating to my hearing aids. Other personal support may include helping with things such as a back massage and shaving my face.

However, this role is about much more than practical support. I would love to find someone who enjoys spending time with me and helping me get out and enjoy life. I enjoy fun days out, travelling by train, going to the beach, swimming, dancing clubs, cycling and gardening. I also love dogs and animals, watching films and TV, listening to music, technology and travelling. I am always interested in trying new things and having new experiences.

I am looking for someone who is friendly, patient, respectful, trustworthy and has a positive attitude. Someone who can support me to be more independent, enjoy my hobbies and get out into the community would be fantastic.

If you are a caring person who enjoys helping others and would like to make a positive difference while sharing some fun experiences along the way, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required

Changing and making the bed
Shopping and running errands
Preparing and cooking dinner
Supporting with doctor and hospital appointments
Accompanying me to hearing-aid appointments
Helping with shaving and personal care
Providing support with everyday tasks around the home
Helping me get out into the community and enjoy activities
Supporting me with hobbies and accompanying me on days out, trips and other activities
Providing friendly companionship and encouragement
Helping me to maintain my independence and enjoy life

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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