JOB REF
: LM0724
I am looking for a Personal Assistant / Carer to join my support team. Ideally you will have experience of supporting someone with epilepsy, autism and learning disability, and promoting independence.
I am very sociable but can also get overwhelmed in new situations and with new people. I don’t like to be rushed, I like to be spoken to kindly and you may need to repeat instructions to me.
I love visiting pubs, cafes, theatres and going to concerts. I need to be encouraged to go and exercise and I do like routine. I like to travel on the bus and I like overnight respite breaks with my PAs.
I love to watch TV, listen to music, cook, play tennis and badminton, and walk around the park. I love arts, crafts and drama.
Things that are important to me:
To feel comfortable enough to say what I’m feeling and what I want
Keeping things calm and quiet when possible
Listen to me and explain things calmly to me, as I find it difficult to listen and take on board what is being said to me
Not giving me too much information at once
My routine
My family
I would like you to be:
Flexible – I sometimes have to rest more
Kind and supportive
Encouraging me nicely when I don’t want to do things or I don’t understand why I have to do things
Be patient and not rush me, be happy to do things at my pace
Good at communicating
My friend
Organised
Consistent
Have an ability to give daily regular medication and emergency epilepsy rescue medication and record this information
Your personality:
Kind
Fun
Calm
Confident
Inspiring
Creative
Friendly
Happy
Caring
Supportive
Your Ideal Interests:
Helping people
Music
Visiting different places
Having fun
Nature and wildlife
Arts and crafts
Cooking
You will receive:
1. £12.01 per hour
2. A pension if applicable
3. 5.6 weeks per year pro rata annual leave
4. Full certificated training on all aspects of the role
Hours available:
5. Up to 20 hours per week
6. There is the opportunity to work additional hours on occasions in relation to holidays and sickness
What’s Required:
7. Provide assistance with all aspects of personal care
8. Flexibility in working hours essential, as support is required over a 24 hour period
9. Previous experience of 1:1 support, even better if this includes managing epilepsy!
10. Full and clean driving licence
11. An enhanced DBS check, the cost will be met by the Employer