Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Ref: CC171
Location: Croydon
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
16 hours per week Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Hourly pay rate:
£16.00 per hour, plus mileage at 45p
We are seeking proactive, and empathetic Personal Assistant Support Worker with an interest in events, theatre, concerts, and social outings. This role involves supporting a 43-year-old man with disabilities resulting from a childhood traumatic head injury. He has epilepsy, short-term memory loss, and visual impairment and needs assistance to enhance his independence and community engagement. This is a rewarding role with a chance to significantly impact an individual's life. All professional training provided.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Join us in empowering an individual to lead a more independent and fulfilling life.
Please note: You will not be considered if you do not have a car to use for the role.
Duties include:
- Support the client in engaging with the community through activities such as music events, basketball, go-karting, and more.
- Help manage daily activities, promoting independence rather than just providing care.
- Assist in documenting activities in a memory book to help cope with memory loss.
- Develop a structured weekly and monthly activity schedule that fosters social interaction, independence, and enjoyment while keeping within budget constraints.
Candidate qualities:
- Proven experience working with adults with cognitive or learning disabilities.
- Understanding, patient, and kind approach, with a drive to empower the client.
- Flexibility in schedule to accommodate various activities, including visits to pubs and concerts.
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
