PA Buddy for a young disabled Woman

Ref: ES106

Location: Saint Leonards

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

several hours on Thursday and or Saturday - flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£13 an hour

Looking for a fun, flexible opportunity? I’m a young woman with disabilities (cerebral palsy wheelchair user and learning disability), and I’m searching for a friendly, reliable personal assistant and buddy to help me with some tasks and hang out a few hours on Thursdays and/or Saturdays. If you're caring, laid-back, and looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, this might be perfect for you!

Assist with daily stuff ; Light housekeeping like laundry and tidying up; Join me for fun activities—movies, hobbies, or just chilling together: Help me stay on top of my schedule (especially meds); Enjoy being part of my family as I live with my parents and grandma.

You’re patient, caring, and know how to have a good laugh; No experience required, just a positive attitude! We’ll train you; Available on Thursdays and/or Saturdays during the day for a few hours.

Flexible hours—work around your schedule; Competitive pay for part-time work; A chance to make a difference and have fun doing it!

Duties include:

  • Medication prompting/administering
  • Personal grooming
  • Eating and drinking assistance
  • Moving and handling
  • Other relevant duties as required
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Transportation
  • Companionship
  • Looking after pets
  • Dressing / undressing
  • Bathroom assistance

  • Play games, jigsaws and watch TV/Movies

 

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 due to medical reasons

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

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