Permanent Personal Assistants AND Bank Staff

Ref: DP2302

Location: Bognor Regis

Details

I am looking for personal care for a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Hours per week:

I need help on these days and I'm happy if people want to job share. Tuesday 14.00 to 21.30 Wednesday 14.00 to 21.00 Saturday and Sunday cover needed from 09.00 till 21.00 to be divided up. Apply and discuss your availability.

Hourly pay rate:

Between £12.35 and £14.01 per hour

Hi,

I'm a 43 year old bubbly mum living in the Felpham area. I'm a wheelchair user but that doesn't stop me from having fun! I do have complex care needs but you'll be given all the training and support you need to help me live a fun and independent life. I live with my husband and older teenagers so you'll be part of the family.

The right candidate will be naturally caring, trustworthy, reliable and will really respect my dignity. I need someone who can drive my van so that we can go out and about. Ooh I nearly forgot! I have the cutest assistance dog and he comes everywhere with me.

I can’t wait to hear from you!

Duties include:

  • Moving and handling
  • Other relevant duties as required
  • Administration
  • Housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Cooking
  • Companionship
  • Looking after pets
  • Gardening
  • Dressing / undressing
  • Bathroom assistance

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

  • Will be required to take regular lateral flow tests weekly
  • Driver with a UK driving licence essential – you will be required to drive me in my own adapted vehicle

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