Personal Assistant – Community Access Support
Ref: WC1175
Location: Chippenham
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
To be arranged on a flexible basis per month according to appointments etc. It is anticipated that 0-4 hours per week will be required. Journeys will usually be in daylight hours.
Hourly pay rate:
£15 per hour + mileage expenses
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I am a capable lady in my 50’s who has hypersensitivity caused by an acquired brain injury and whiplash. I am looking for a kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport to attend appointments, visit friends and with shopping etc.
I will need help with lifting, finding places, errands to buy/collect things etc. I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking is essential.
I would ideally like someone who is a confident, careful, steady driver with access to their own vehicle. Something like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as I can find some smaller vehicles difficult due to my injuries, however a heavier smooth car may work for me. On some journeys I would need to take my well-behaved dog, Tigger. She is happy to travel in the footwell or the boot.
I enjoy getting out and spending time in nature and reading.
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Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Some help around the home and admin, but this is occasional
Candidate qualities:
- Kind, approachable, and sensitive to my needs
- Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy
- Good communication and social skills
- To respect confidentiality and privacy
- Understand dignity and independence
- Be willing to learn my needs and be able to work on own initiative
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.
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