FEMALE SUPPORT WORKER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT – SOUTH WARRINGTON AREA
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I am 18 years old and require a reliable, compassionate and energetic Personal Assistant to help me live my best life.
I am wheelchair reliant and have quadriplegic cerebral palsy as the result of a birth injury.
I require assistance with mobility, feeding and personal care. My family home is perfectly adapted to suit my needs.
My weeks include activities ranging from horse-riding, rebound therapy and beautiful country walks. I have a range of adapted indoor and outdoor equipment which support my physical and mental well-being.
My ideal candidate:
* Compassionate, patient & kind
* Spirited & charismatic
* Competent, pragmatic and a great team player
* Strong communication skills and experience of similar work preferred.
* Willingness to work flexible hours essential.
* Full driving licence essential.
Key responsibilities:
* 2:2:1 and 1:2:1 support with all daily activities including hygiene cares
* Administering medication and blended feeds via gastrostomy.
Benefits:
* Friendly and fun-loving care team
* Access to employee wellbeing assistance programme
* Work based in fully adapted family home
* Purpose-built rooms for staff use
* Use of adapted family vehicle
* Varied role based both within the home and out-and-about
* Considerate employer.
Role details:
* 16-36 hours a week available (job share considered)
* All training provided.
* 5.6 weeks paid annual leave included (pro rata).
You will need to be a driver and hold a current full clean UK driving licence.
Due to the nature of the role and the services provided, this position is restricted to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please be advised that, unfortunately, we are unable to provide VISA sponsorship and do not hire on a relocation basis. Applicants must be able to easily commute to the South Warrington area to be considered for this position.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lymm WA13 0QL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person