Part time/Bank PA role Ref: PC195 Location: Hove Details This role is to support a Woman The candidate should be a woman* Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: Employed Hours per week: Weekdays 2:30pm - 6:30pm flexible 2 Saturdays a month 11am - 4pm Could be flexible with these hours (TBD) Hourly pay rate: £14.40 - We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Personal Assistant / Carer (female only role) to support a severely disabled adult with complex needs in their own home. About the Role The role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care and support to enable independence, dignity and quality of life. We need someone who also understands the professional boundaries within a family home setting. Duties include: - Full personal care (washing, dressing, toileting as doubly incontinent) - Moving and handling (hoisting required) - Support with feeding and medication administration - Assistance with communication needs - Supporting social activities and being out in the community. - Light household tasks related to client. About the Individual You will be supporting a friendly adult with severe complex physical disabilities and additional care needs. Full training will be provided for the right candidate and annual mandatory training will be arranged between employer and manager before booking online. Essential Requirements - Previous experience in complex care (e.g. neurological conditions, feeding, epilepsy management, etc.) - Confident with moving and handling equipment - Reliable, punctual and patient - Able to work independently - Enhanced DBS - [Driving licence – 21 years or older due to vehicle insurance] Desirable - Experience with non-verbal communication methods - Experience working in home care settings This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is committed to making a genuine difference in someone’s life. The role can be physically demanding, so a good level of fitness is important. If you have a big personality, a kind heart, and a commitment to making a difference while having genuine fun along the way—we’d love to hear from you. References will be required. - Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Personal grooming - Eating and drinking assistance - Moving and handling - Clinical tasks - Administration - Housekeeping - Transportation - Companionship - Looking after pets - Dressing / undressing - 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 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 .