Personal Care Assistant

Ref: TM8549

Location: Horsham

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

8 Hours per week Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 7am-8am Tuesday and Thursday 6pm-7.30pm Please apply even if you are available to some of the hours There is a little flexibility with the start end times

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21

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Do you have some free time before starting your normal 9-5 job? Do you have a caring nature and happy to support a man in his mid twenties to get washed and dressed ready for a days work? I try to be as independent as possible, but just need a little help particularly if I am having a bad day.

I would describe myself as a bubbly, energetic and enthusiastic person who enjoys an active life. I play wheelchair rugby every week and enjoy watching and playing all kinds of sports. I also have a passion for RPG Shooter games when I am at home chilling after a busy day.

I need support with getting up/dressed and washed in the mornings and would also like support a couple of evenings a week when my partner is unable to support me. I experience a lot of pain due to a functional neurological disorder and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome but try to keep a really positive outlook.

Please apply even if you can only cover some of the hours/days.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing

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 speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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