P/T Female Support worker / Driver Hours/Shifts - Will vary up to 36 hours per week, to be discussed at interview. Flexibility is required to cover various shift patterns and may include sleepovers. Extra shifts will be available to cover A/L and sickness. Pay Rate: £13.45 per hr A/L entitlement : 5.6 weeks x contracted hrs Probationary period: 6 Months Role: We are looking for a compassionate, competent and reliable Personal Assistant to assist a lady who lives in her own home. She is 56 years old, experiences Learning Disabilities and lives with severe Epilepsy. She requires assistance with all aspects of daily care needs and independent living. Experience of working in a care environment, knowledge of Learning Disabilities and Epilepsy and awareness of Rescue Medication are desirable and advantageous, however training relating to the lady’s individual health and support needs will be given. This will include an induction period and shadow shifts to allow both the client and Personal Assistant to feel comfortable and confident. The lady has her own car which is used for social activities and appointments. A clean driving license will be essential. Essential skills - Person centred approach - Excellent listening and communication skills - The ability to exercise patience and operate at the lady’s pace - The ability to recognise and promote independence - Respect and understanding of the importance the lady places on living in her own home and the ability to accept her decisions - Adaptability - Knowledge, experience and understanding of Confidentiality and respect for the lady’s privacy You will be required to provide care and support both within and out with the clients home including social outings, visits to family/friends and attending health related appointments. Tasks may vary but will usually include the following key responsibilities - Administering meds including rescue meds - Assisting with personal care - showering, hair washing, application of creams, oral hygiene, dressing/undressing - Food and drink preparation - Shopping - Light cleaning ie laundry, dusting, hoovering, changing bed, keeping kitchen and bathroom clean, tidy and hygienic, putting bins out - Upkeep of property ie reporting faults, light household maintenance and light gardening PLEASE NOTE - the lady often has a small dog visiting. The dog is a family member and extremely important to her. There are no job responsibilities for the PA in relation to the dog. 6 months probationary period, with a 1 weeks notice from either the employee or the employer if things are not working within this timescale. The offer of post will be based on 2 satisfactory references and a new update to the PVG disclosure scheme. You will be required to pay for the PVG, but will be reimbursed after your 1st pay. To apply please email your CV to receuitment@ailn.org (quote ref) 01/Kil/TL Alternatively, please contact Victoria on 01294 475694 to request an application form to be completed and returned. PLEASE NOTE THAT AILN ARE NOT THE EMPLOYERS. WE ARE A SUPPORT & MAILBOX SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUAL PERSONAL EMPLOYERS AND HAVE NO INPUT INTO WHOM THEY DECIDE TO EMPLOY Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .