Overview
Personal care assistant for a young woman in the LS27 area. 9 hours per week at £12.60 per hour. Monday to Friday; weekends are £15.69 per hour. Looking for female personnel assistants only.
Hi, I am 21, a full-time wheelchair user with cerebral palsy, ADHD and autism. I struggle with social anxiety and have depression. I am shy at first and looking for someone who is willing to take the time to get to know me, build my confidence, and help me become more independent. I value reliability and openness, and I enjoy Disney, music, shopping and animals. I love hydrotherapy; I struggle with loud, unexpected noises, crowds and last-minute plan changes.
The role is to support me with the following:
Responsibilities
* Some personal care — helping me get dressed; occasionally helping with swimwear after hydrotherapy
* Supporting me at home — preparing meals, tidying my room, helping me put clothes away
* Supporting me when out and about
* Attending hospital appointments with me
* Providing reassurance, encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone, and helping me stay motivated
* Flexible hours mainly through the week, with occasional Saturdays
* Being comfortable with driving a wheelchair-accessible vehicle
* Fulfilling any other reasonable requests I make
* DBS clearance will be completed prior to starting the role
Qualifications
* Caregiver with a caring, passionate and understanding approach
* Reliable, flexible, and trustworthy
* Willingness to work with me to build independence
* Ability to drive a motability-equipped car (or be comfortable with driving duties related to the role)
Benefits & Additional Information
* Free training offered via the council
* 5.6 weeks holiday per annum pro rata
* Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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