Personal Assistant (PA) with Epilepsy experience needed!

Ref: DP7685

Location: Chichester

Details

This role is to support a Child

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

Term Time: 6 hours per week, to be worked over the weekend School Holidays: 15 hours per week (flexible days to be agreed)

Hourly pay rate:

£13 per hour

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We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant (PA) with experience in supporting individuals with epilepsy.

The role involves supporting a fun and energetic 17-year-old who enjoys being outdoors and engaging in community activities such as walking, gardening, and golf. They also enjoy indoor activities including puzzles, marble runs, and building with LEGO.

The individual has Dravet Syndrome, a rare, drug-resistant form of epilepsy. Due to this condition, they also experience autism, learning difficulties, and restricted mobility. They can understand verbal instructions and respond well to familiar routines. Communication is primarily through spoken language using repetitive short phrases to make requests.

Mobility support is required, as the individual can walk short distances but needs a wheelchair for longer periods. Constant 1:1 support is necessary due to epilepsy, limited danger awareness, and mobility needs.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship

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 always work to high standards of health & safety

Experience or understanding of epilepsy management
Ability to engage and support a young person in a safe and positive
manner
Flexible, patient, and proactive approach
Driving licence and use a car desirable

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.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9