Personal Assistant
Ref: ES3051
Location: Hastings
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
Every Monday 18:30-21:30 evening available, Every Thursday 19:00-21:00 Every Sunday evening. Either. 1730-20:30 alternatively 1800-21:00. Ability to cover other shifts, including weekend mornings when required due to other PA’s annual leave/holidays.
Hourly pay rate:
£12 per hour/ £18 Bank Holiday rate. Mileage rate: will be paid, to be discussed at interview.
I am a 33-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy. I am wheelchair dependant. I live in Hastings, East Sussex with my family. I require a personal assistant/carer to assist me with all aspects of day to day living such as personal care and accessing the community. I am looking for someone who is reliable with a good sense of humour, has discretion and a caring attitude. I value a friendly yet professional atmosphere. My passions are fitness and swimming. I enjoy socialising with my family and friends. I like the cinema and love comedy and action movies. I really like to get out in the warm weather and to go out in my electric wheelchair. I am open minded to new interests and hobbies.
I am a practical person and like to plan and fill my time. I am busy with my part time job and volunteering.
A clean driving licence, with access to a vehicle is required. I have use of my own vehicle which, you may be required to drive. The main duties will include assisting with personal care (such as showering, toileting) food preparation, accompanying me to appointments, taking me to work, shopping, social events and some light housework. I will require someone who can also deal with admin work such as respond and compose letters, deal with emails and keep my filing system in order. Basic IT skills are essential and a good level of literacy.
Three-month probation period is given for the role. I have three shifts available, covering eight hours per week. The Schedule can be discussed at interview. I would prefer a Sunday shift out of these (this can be negotiated to once a fortnight) and three evenings shifts.
Duties include:
- Light manual handling/moving. I require someone to help me into my stander, but this is done by an electronic hoist. You just need to be with me to line me up and stop me from falling. All training given.
Candidate qualities:
- I live in the family home, with family members and friends coming to the house. So, someone who is discreet and respectful.
- A DBS is required.
- The role may require use of the PA’s own car sometimes – mileage would be paid
- It would be useful for someone to be working for me that is over 25 years of age due to my insurance policy of driving my personal vehicle, although most of the shift you will be required to the use of your own vehicle. Eg when dropping me off from work etc.
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.
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
