Overview
Personal Assistant position to support a young adult with complex needs in Worthing. Location: Worthing. Hourly pay rate: £15.00. Hours per week: TBD. Driving licence and own vehicle required.
Details
This role is to support a son who requires one-to-one support throughout the day due to life-changing conditions including cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and visual impairment.
We are a supportive family seeking someone kind, reliable, and experienced to provide physical assistance and emotional support, helping with independence and well-being.
Responsibilities
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Personal care including showering, dressing, and toileting
* Bathroom assistance
* Administration
* Shopping
* Transportation and taking him on day trips or to shops
* Dressing / undressing
* Supporting daily routines and outings
* General support and companionship, offering reassurance and structure
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience supporting individuals with additional physical and learning needs
* Willingness to be trained in manual handling; experience is advantageous
* Comfortable with travel and outdoor outings
* Must be comfortable with pets
* Good English reading and speaking skills
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
* Hygienic, tidy, well-organised, and capable of maintaining high health and safety standards
* Patient, honest, cheerful, and creative
Notes and Requirements
* All applicants must have the right to work in the UK
* Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check if required
* Role may be engaged directly or via the employer; can be employed or self-employed depending on agreement
* If employed, holiday pay and an employment contract are provided
* If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, your application has not been successful on this occasion
* Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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