Personal Assistant for blind man @ £13.59/hr in Maidstone - Maidstone - ME16
Description
Personal Assistant required to support a young man who is registered blind accessing sporting/keep fit events in the community and with his weekly shopping etc. It also involves help with any correspondence, possibly support attending appointments and keeping a watchful eye on his safety and wellbeing.
Hours
10 hours per week split over 3 working days (possible uplift to 12 hours per week)
Holidays
Holiday entitlement under contract (pro rata statutory leave)
Rate
£13.59 per hour (awaiting possible uplift from KCC social services)
Mileage
45p/mile whilst transporting client
Location
Client is based in central Maidstone
Duration
Permanent
Working Hours
A typical week might be:
* Tuesday: Includes transport to Boxing Club in Aylesford (4 miles away) – Approximately 11:30am until 2:30pm
* Wednesday: Transport to Maidstone for lunch/drink/gym/social interaction – Approximately 11:00am until 3:00pm
* Thursday: Includes transport to local supermarket and assistance with shopping – Approximately 11:00am until 2:00pm
Generally
Assistance with any correspondence, checking client’s well-being, and support needs. Checking his flat is clean and safe.
Personal Qualities
* Trustworthy & reliable, patient, kind, helpful and caring, polite, understanding and respectful, good communicator with a sense of humour.
Requirements
* The applicant must have a clean driving license and a suitable vehicle and insurance for business use.
* Previous experience/training in care work would be an advantage but is not essential as training can be provided.
* Interest in sport/keep fit with a willingness to offer encouragement and occasional guidance suited to someone with a visual impairment.
* Will be required to submit monthly mileage/expense invoices and log their holidays.
* Subject to suitable references and an Enhanced DBS, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Selection
Selection will be via personal interview. The post might suit a person with schoolchildren.
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