Job Description
Are you tired of your 9am-5pm career and looking for an exciting change?
We are recruiting a Personal Assistant/ Carer for a male disabled client in Denmead, who runs his own business, having achieved his BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and a Masters in Visual Communication, as well as being an England Boccia Athlete and a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme Athlete Representative.
Start: As soon as possible - please note applicants must be resident and eligible to work in the United Kingdom and minimum age must be 21, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements.Salary: £15.53 per hour, £62.12 sleeping nights
Personal statement from our client:I am physically disabled with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy. I have a vacancy for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join my team. I am also an athlete in the Paralympic sport of Boccia, currently competing as an England Squad player and a Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme Athlete Representative.
This job would be suitable for someone looking for part time hours.
The job:
* Providing assistance with my personal care needs
* Providing support for at least two evenings a week (These shifts will typically be between 16:00-22:00, but will vary depending on my needs.)
* Providing support for at least one weekend a month including an overnight stay at my home or coming away with me (Some weekends, I will need you from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening and others will be from Saturday morning until Sunday evening)
* Providing additional support on an 'as and when’ basis to cover as required (Including Day shifts, for example some Fridays 09:00-17:00)
* You will be offered your shifts, six weeks in advance
* Practical support with daily living activities such as; shopping, cooking
* Driving my Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle
* Assisting me to fulfil my Boccia training plan as required [full instructions given]
* Enabling me to be socially active, as I enjoy watching football, going to the theatre and attending concerts/shows
* Accompanying me and providing me with support on work related trips including overnight stays
The applicant:
* Must be eligible to work in the UK
* Key attributes are for applicants to be physically fit, caring, have good communication skills and a great sense of humour.
* Be able to work flexibly week to week as required.
* Must hold a full clean Driving License
* You will be directly employed by our client with the aim of supporting him in his "day to day" independent living, sporting and social activities.
* You will be given individual training relevant to the skills and knowledge you bring to the role.
About our client
* I am a very sociable person
* I enjoy catching up with my family and friends regularly
* I have a share in a black Labrador and love taking her on walks
* I have a season ticket for Portsmouth Football Club and attend every home game
* I love going to the theatre and music concerts
* As I lead a busy life, I enjoy relaxing by watching the latest dramas. I particularly love a good mystery drama
About you
* Must be reliable
* Have good communication skills
* Good time management
* A good sense of humour
* Open minded
A long-standing member of our client’s team commented: 'I enjoy everything about my job, from assisting my client at Boccia training to his work. Everyday is different and there is always time for fun too.’
Star Support For You Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Therefore, all applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Experience preferable but not essential, but must be willing to develop appropriate competences/ skills.If you feel you have the required qualities and wish to apply for this post, please send us your CV together with a covering letter.I use a recruitment company called Star Support for You Ltd. They will send you an application form and a medical form. These should be completed and returned to enable you to be considered for an interview.