Supportive and Active Personal Assistant for a Football-Loving Gentleman

Ref: WC1125

Location: Salisbury

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

30 to 35 hours per week Mon/Wed/Thurs 8am-5pm Tues/Fri 8am-11am

Hourly pay rate:

£14.20 per hour

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Are you reliable, caring, and looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day? I’m a 37-year-old man with Cerebral Palsy, and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with daily living and help me enjoy the things I love most.

I’m a proud Southampton FC supporter, and I love following the team — both by watching matches and keeping up with fantasy football on my iPad. From time to time, I go to home games at St Mary’s Stadium, and I always enjoy the excitement of being part of the crowd. I also have a real passion for trains — especially filming freight trains at the local station. My favourite season is summer, and I especially love the joy and traditions of Christmas.

I’m looking for someone who can provide personal care support, including showering, toileting, dressing, hoisting, and feeding. You’ll need to have a clean driving licence and be confident driving a large vehicle (Ford Tourneo Transit), as we’ll occasionally go on days out together.

The right person will be agile, reasonably strong, and punctual, with a calm and friendly attitude. You’ll also need to be pet-friendly, as I share my home with a dog and a cat who are very much part of the family.

If you’re someone who enjoys good company, has a caring nature, and takes pride in helping others live independently and happily, then this could be the perfect role for you.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
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
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

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