PA Wanted For Man with MND

Ref: CB2330

Location: Melksham

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

7 hours per week - rota to be discussed

Hourly pay rate:

£14.40 per hour - Self employment rates to be discussed

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I am looking for a trustworthy, patient, and confident Personal Assistant to support a cheerful and independent gentleman living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and epilepsy.

Although non-verbal, he communicates effectively by typing on his phone and enjoys social interaction with people who take the time to understand him.

He is a passionate Manchester United supporter, enjoys watching sport, particularly snooker and darts, and loves listening to his music loud.

The role involves supporting daily living tasks while encouraging independence and helping to maintain positive routines. A kind nature, good sense of humour, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to recognise when extra support is needed are essential.

Working collaboratively, you will help him remain independent, safe, and engaged in the activities he enjoys most.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
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
Happy to work in a smoking environment

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