Personal Assistant / Support Worker for a Young Adult
Ref: NDS8543
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week Days to be Saturday and one other day (TBD). Please apply with your availabilty
Hourly pay rate:
£13.50 per hour. Mileage@45p per mile
We are looking for a kind, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant / Support Worker to provide one-to-one support for our 19-year-old son with learning disabilities and complex epilepsy. This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys helping another person get the most out of life while staying safe, supported and included.
Our son is full of life and loves being out and about. He enjoys football, cricket, pool, darts, visiting animals and spending time outdoors. He has a great sense of fun, a big smile and a real enthusiasm for the things he enjoys. We are looking for someone who can share in those moments, encourage him, and help make his days active, enjoyable and meaningful.
About the role
You will support him at home and in the community, helping him take part in activities he enjoys, stay safe, follow routines and build confidence. The role may include going out for social activities, supporting communication and choices, providing reassurance, and helping him manage day-to-day situations in a calm and positive way.
Experience supporting someone with learning disabilities, epilepsy or complex needs would be helpful, but it is not essential. Training and guidance can be provided, including epilepsy awareness and what to do in an emergency. What matters most is that you are caring, attentive, trustworthy and willing to learn.
We are looking for someone who is
• Warm, patient and reliable
• Energetic and happy to be out in the community
• Confident supporting someone one-to-one
• A good communicator who can follow guidance
• Calm, observant and able to respond responsibly if support needs change
• Respectful, caring and committed to helping him live life to the fullest
What we offer
• A meaningful and enjoyable one-to-one support role
• Training and clear guidance
• Support from the family
• The chance to make a real difference in a young adult’s life
• Regular agreed hours, with details to be confirmed
If you are kind, dependable and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Duties include:
- Accessing social and leisure activities e.g. Walks, going to the park, swimming, clubs, days out, cinema etc
Candidate qualities:
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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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
