Do you want to be part of making a difference in someone's life? Have you ever thought about being a carer? A fantastic opportunity to be a PA has just opened up! Life loving wheelchair user seeks able bodied side kick to help access the community and help with daily needs and activities. Diverse experiences faced with humour and adventures abound await in this rewarding job roll. I'm an ambulatory wheelchair user with multiple needs who requires someone to help with day to day life that is not always straightforward. I'm looking for someone who faces things with humour and dignity, medical knowledge/experience in care preferred but not required. Duties • Support with food preparation and cooking • Household duties • Help with administrative tasks • Support in accessing the community (e.g., shopping, hobbies, outings) • Morning / evening routine to prepare for bed • Planning daily activities • Support with medical appointments • Supporting client's ability to parent (e.g school runs etc) • No Personal Required Hours: Flexible working pattern 21 hours per week Rate: £12.21 per hour Essential Requirements: • Have a full UK driving licence • Have an open mind and attitude • Able to deal with stressful situations • Willing to learn • Good sense of humour • Patience • Not uncomfortable around hospitals/doctors/medical equipment/paramedics/animals Desired Experience: • Knowledge of SEN children and adults • Experience with seizure care • Home medical management • Experience with at home medical equipment i.e. catheters and feeding tubes Important Information As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Plymouth City Council Direct Payments Team supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Plymouth City Council but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our clients. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. Vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check. 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 .