Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Ref: DP7415
Location: East Preston
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
8 hours per week, additional social hours available on a casual basis (weekends/evenings)
Hourly pay rate:
£10.50 per hour
I am a 20-year-old who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, I enjoy gaming at home and am a keen supporter of Brighton and Hove football club, I try to go to all their home games. I use a wheelchair to move around and I am looking for someone to assist me with getting out and about and help with finding employment.
I require a support worker to help me find and apply for paid employment.
Support to access activities such as; shopping trips, meeting friends in the pub and enjoying a variety of different leisure activities.
On occasion to take me to a Brighton and Hove football match.
I require a driver and can provide a Motability car for when we go out. (Age restriction)
I use a wheelchair to get around and currently need help to access my bedroom and bathroom when in my home environment.
Duties include:
- Help with putting away and taking out clothes
- Physiotherapy exercises
Candidate qualities:
- Must have a UK driving licence and be comfortable with driving my car.
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