Personal Assistant
Ref: RGES953
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed or self-employed
Hours per week:
11 hours a week, mainly Saturdays/weekends (to be discussed)
Hourly pay rate:
12.21
We are looking for someone to assist a young male who is unable to communicate his needs, wishes and preferences due to his acute learning disability, however enjoys lots of different activities.
He requires support of his mother who manages any contacts with any professionals.
He is happy, talkative, anxious about changes in his routine, however enjoys gadgets, Lego, painting (but not for a long time), activities outdoors, going to the park.
Other activities enjoyed are going to the harbour to see the boats, getting out into the community and going to college 4 days a week.
A strong desire is had to be seen to have friends and join in social events, but his inability to understand conversations, means that he finds this stressful. A personal assistant would be really helpful with these situations.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
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
