Personal & Social Support Assistant

Ref: MP5097

Location: Horsham

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required:

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

Hours per week: Fridays 11am-6pm & two short evening shifts per week, 3 hours per shift. (times to be negotiated)

Hourly pay rate:

To be negotiated with employer.

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I am seeking a conscientious, honest, and well-organised individual to join my dedicated team of Carers. As a fully wheelchair-dependent lady, I require consistent support from someone who is compassionate, reliable, and attentive to detail.

The ideal candidate will uphold high standards of health and safety at all times and work with sensitivity and respect for my needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Moving and handling
Personal care
Light housework and cooking
Companionship
Escorting me to external appointments and activities as required

If you are someone who takes pride in delivering thoughtful, high-quality care and would enjoy working in a supportive environment, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Gardening
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Any other related tasks as required.

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
Must be comfortable with pets
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.

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