Patient PA Wanted For 32 Year Old Man

Ref: CB2322

Location: Swindon

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Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a man*

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

7 hours per week

Hourly pay rate:

£14.40 per hour - Self employment rates to be discussed

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We’re looking for a patient, understanding and supportive Personal Assistant to work alongside a young adult with ADHD, autistic burnout, severe sensory overload and depression.

The role will focus on gently building trust, helping to establish daily routines, offering encouragement with personal care, cleaning and keeping living space comfortable, tidy, safe and hygienic as well as dispensing daily medication (tablet form only).

They enjoy gaming and building computers and would be keen to explore these interests further when the time feels right.

The ideal PA will be calm, motivating and resilient with a working knowledge of autistic burnout, with the ability to offer positive encouragement and help build confidence over time. The aim is to support the individual to feel more independent, improve their wellbeing, become more involved in the community, and live safely and confidently with increasing autonomy.

Client does smoke and has a prescription for medical cannabis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can offer steady, compassionate support and help make a meaningful difference to the individual’s confidence, independence and everyday life.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
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