Personal Assistant
Ref: ES368
Location: Saint Leonards-on-sea
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
between 4 and 8 hours per week, afternoons or evenings preferred. Possibility of occasional weekend or bank holiday working for concerts, etc.
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed
I'm looking for a PA to work with my 44 year old son. He is neurodiverse and struggles particularly with OCD. He needs help accessing social skills with the aim of achieving independent living.
Among the tasks needed for this role are assistance with attending music concerts and rock festivals, cinema and swimming.
His interests include tv, films, listening to rock music and going out for a coffee,
The PA will need to help with shopping and a little cooking. No personal care is required.
The hours will be between 4 and 8 hours per week, afternoons or evenings preferred. Possibility of occasional weekend or bank holiday working for concerts, etc.
Duties include:
- Visit to rock festival requires planning and organisation and logistical duties on the day.
- Swimming trips can be at anti-social times so flexibility is essential.
Candidate qualities:
- Patient and understanding of the particular needs of those with neurodiversity.
- Able to be flexible with duties and react to client’s variable presentation.
- Good humour essential, as is a holistic approach to the role.
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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
