Personal Assistant
Ref: MVES1314
Location
Eastbourne
Employing Person
I am a friendly young woman in my early 20s with cerebral palsy, looking for a personal assistant to support me with getting out and about, increasing social opportunities, and exploring ways to get back into employment.
Employment Status
Employed
Hours per week
6 hours, one day a week, day to be agreed.
Hourly pay rate
£12.21
Driver's Licence
Required.
Job Description
This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman*. Experience in using manual handling equipment to assist with transferring would be advantageous; training can be offered. This is a rewarding role for the right person.
Responsibilities
* Moving and handling
* Other relevant duties as required
* Companionship
* 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
* Creative
* 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
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