Personal Care Assistant
Ref: DP4266
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
5-15 hours flexible evenings/weekends
Hourly pay rate:
£14.40 (8am-8pm) | £16 (8pm-8am)
I’m a 26 year old man, living in Shoreham with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. I use an electric wheelchair and BiPAP, and I’m looking for a like-minded PA to help me get out and enjoy life.
You’ll drive my accessible van, help with eating, drinking, meds, bathroom, BiPAP, and keep the vibe positive while I’m out at pubs, restaurants, or football.
No experience needed — training provided. Must be easy-going, reliable, comfortable with young people, and hold a full UK driving licence.
£14.40/hour (day), £16 after 8pm, flexible hours, paid training. Join me for fun nights out and Brighton & Hove Albion games!
Duties include:
Assistance operating phone
Applying wheelchair restraints in vehicle
Candidate qualities:
Comfortable around social situations with clients friends
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 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
