Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant Ref: DP3393 Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Details This role is to support a Man Drivers licence required: No Employment status: Employed Hours per week: Up to 5 hours per week, days and times to be discussed at interview but preferably afternoons and evenings Hourly pay rate: £12.71-£13.50 depending on experience - I am a 22 year old man with cerebral palsy, a very mild learning disability, a high frequency hearing impairment and I mostly use a wheelchair to get around. I am looking for some support, mainly in accessing the community, as I enjoy eating out, bowling, swimming and exploring other local towns. I also may need help with the following:- preparing meals/snacks/drinks, keeping my living environment clean, assistance with personal care such as showering, toileting, dressing and transferring in and out of my wheelchair, providing company and chatting, accessing the community – trips to town, eating out, trips to the barbers, etc. I have a great sense of humour if I say so myself and love gaming so if you share these attributes that would be ideal. You should be a male, have the ability to swim and a driving licence is desirable but not essential. Although I have no pets currently this could change so I would like my PA to comfortable with pets and have no allergies. Duties include: - Moving and handling - Housekeeping - Cooking - 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 - 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 Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours 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 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 .