Personal Assistant

Ref: DP4903

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

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Details

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

10 hours a week

Hourly pay rate:

£15.00 plus mileage at 45p

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We are looking for a vibrant proactive team of PAs with high standards of SEN experience, education and/or training.to help with some or all of the following

accompany our son to and from his week time adult day services (10hrs plus mileage)

take him out into the community for an activity session/swimming etc. on certain weekdays (4hrs)

take him out for weekend activities (4hrs)

provide overnight care work occasionally (8hrs)

He has a rare chromosome syndrome which presents with severe learning disabilities, communication difficulties (non-verbal), personal care requirements and the need for 1:1 help in all areas.

He is a delightful young man with a wonderful sense of humour who loves nature, the beach, water, swimming, music, walking and being outdoors.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Administration
Transportation
Companionship

We would like to build up a team who are able to help overnight on an ad hoc basis, so we are also interested in applicants who have experience of working night respite care.

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Experience and/or training in SEND education
Experience and/or training in alternative communication methods e.g. PECS
Experience and/or training in sensory processing disorders
Experience and/or training in personal care

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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