Description
The job itself
A lady in her late 20s with Cerebral Palsy and is a full time wheelchair user is looking for personal Assistant. This lady lives in a rural location near to Howden.
Duties to include:
* Helping with therapy such as physio and going to the gym/swimming.
* Taking to appointments.
* Helping with showering (female only).
* Help with organising medication.
* Occasionally meal preparation.
* Taking out in general for example for social purposes, shopping, days out & trips etc.
* Help with phone calls or paperwork if ever needed
The role requires someone who is supportive as this lady does suffer with anxiety, they need to be chatty and enjoy going out to visit new places as this lady does.
There is no lifting involved but may need an arm or hand to support when transferring from wheelchair to cars, other seats, public toilets but nothing that needs specialist training.
Needs to be at 25 or over with a driving license for insurance purposes as there will be use of a motability car when out with this lady.
Must be able to lift a lightweight manual wheelchair into the car.
The role is for 4 hours a day, there is some flexibility with the hours but must be available for appointments.
A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency.
DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post Cost to be met by the local authority.
To apply for this vacancy please download the following application form: Application Form (PDF file, 81.00 kb)