Companion and Personal Assistant for our 15 year old son

Ref: NDS8627

Location: Worthing

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Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

6 hours per week outside of school hours.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour

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Our 15 year old son is looking to employ a friendly and fun personal assistant to support him with his day to day activities. This rewarding role could cover potentially a number of activities such as school pick up.

Our son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and has lost mobility and therefore gets around in a power chair. He is shy but once he gets to know him, his warm personality and sense of humour are infectious. He enjoys eating out and going to museums, motorsport and playing on his Xbox. He is a bright and intelligent child who needs someone that can not only physically support him, but also provide good company.

The ideal candidate will be someone who is reliable, caring, and able to build a trusting relationship over time. You will need to have a drivers licence and will be able to use his wheelchair accessible vehicle to transport him (Training can be provided). You will also need to be comfortable supporting with aspects of personal care and assist with feeding when required.

If you are looking to be a personal assistant to a wonderful young man to whom you can make a real impact, we would welcome your application.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

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

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. 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