PA wanted for 29 year old creative young woman
Ref: CB2312
Location: Salisbury
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 or Self-employed
Hours per week:
14.5 - 20 hour per week split between a team of carers
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed depending on employment type
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant team to support an outgoing, bubbly and creative 29-year-old woman who lives at home with her family but has aspirations to move into her own home in the future.
She has epilepsy and cerebral palsy and is an ambulatory manual wheelchair user. While her disabilities are part of her life, they do not define who she is. She enjoys an full life, values her independence and likes to make the most of every opportunity.
The successful candidates will form a positive and supportive team, providing encouragement, supervision and assistance where required to help her maintain and develop her independence and confidence. We are looking for someone with a flair for organised spontaneity who can support her to enjoy activities, access the community and embrace the good days to their fullest.
A friendly, person-centred approach is essential. First aid training, particularly relating to post-seizure care, and experience supporting people with epilepsy or cerebral palsy would be desirable. Above all, we are seeking someone who is positive, proactive and passionate about helping people live full and meaningful lives.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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
