Support Required for Lady in Eastbourne
Ref: PS235
Location: Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
5+ hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£14.85 per hour + 45p mileage
I am a married 55 year old woman with a progressive neurological condition and require a wheelchair when out and about. I am mobile in our small home. I have severe asthma and a new condition meaning I am on puréed food but need someone around at home when performing personal care and when eating and drinking.
I do not need lifting or manual handling though I may require you to lift my self-propel wheelchair (very light and comes apart) into the car and maybe accompany me to and from (and sometimes during) voluntary work which I love to do since taking ill health retirement from teaching. I enjoy being allowed to just ‘get on with life’ whilst acknowledging my mobility and medical needs are making that impossible for some activities that I love. I also think it’s important to have a good sense of humor!
This job would not suit someone allergic to cats.
Both posts require DBS and yearly training (most of this can be completed at home and is paid for). Opportunities for pension scheme.
Post 1: (potentially at the moment) Driver required for medical appointments which will become weekly in due course but are currently not pre-set dates. You will need to be able to lift a light manual wheelchair in and out of the car. Use of client’s own car may be possible.
Post 2: PA to be around completing light duties whilst client is eating, drinking, getting herself ready, etc. Likely to be Tuesdays / Wednesdays but flexible. Ideally one of these posts would also be open to being a key holder on the very rare occasions when a 10.45pm welfare check is not answered. (Willingdon location) This is desirable, not compulsory. The post is likely to be around 5 hrs a week, TBC. Female only *. This post could be combined with post 1 if someone wanted more hours.
Duties include:
- Dressing / undressing – I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
- Eating and drinking assistance - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
- Bathroom Assistance - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
- Personal care - I usually complete this independently but need someone to be in the house, available to support me if the need arises.
- Shopping – occasional – usually covered by my other PA
- Ironing - occasional – usually covered by my other PA
Candidate qualities:
Additional requirements
Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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 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
