PA/Carer

Ref: DP3856

Location: Bognor Regis

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

4 hours on Saturday and Sunday every other weekend to start and to cover holidays which can be discussed

Hourly pay rate:

£14 per hour + an overnight rate to be discussed

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Hi, we are looking for a pa to help care for my 28 year old son. He has autism and severe learning difficulties. He is non verbal and incontinent. He loves picture books, youtube and anything to do with space eg astronauts and shuttles. He also loves a walk to the shop to buy shopping and a magazine. He can be very challenging but rewarding. The post is based in a family home which he shares with his 2 brothers who are also his full time carers. We would love to find someone who can get stuck in and help take the pressure off.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Personal care to include nappy changes

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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Someone kind, cheerful with a good sense of humour who can be flexible and a teamplayer

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