Support Worker

Ref: PC170

Location: Lewes

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Up to 30 hours per week DAY SHIFT 8am-5pm (which includes 30 minute unpaid break) EVENINGS 5pm-10:30pm ONE WEEKEND DAY SHIFT EVERY 4 WEEKS Please apply with your availability

Hourly pay rate:

£14.50 Days/£16.80 Nights

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We are looking for a kind and compassionate PA to work in a family home to support a 41 year old man with an acquired brain injury.

Duties would include assisting him with personal care, hoisting, physiotherapy, PEG feed/medication and supporting him with getting out and about.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

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
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

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