Personal Assistant (PA) with Epilepsy experience needed!
Ref: DP7685
Location: Chichester
Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
Term Time: 6 hours per week, to be worked over the weekend School Holidays: 15 hours per week (flexible days to be agreed)
Hourly pay rate:
£13 per hour
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We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant (PA) with experience in supporting individuals with epilepsy.
The role involves supporting a fun and energetic 17-year-old who enjoys being outdoors and engaging in community activities such as walking, gardening, and golf. They also enjoy indoor activities including puzzles, marble runs, and building with LEGO.
The individual has Dravet Syndrome, a rare, drug-resistant form of epilepsy. Due to this condition, they also experience autism, learning difficulties, and restricted mobility. They can understand verbal instructions and respond well to familiar routines. Communication is primarily through spoken language using repetitive short phrases to make requests.
Mobility support is required, as the individual can walk short distances but needs a wheelchair for longer periods. Constant 1:1 support is necessary due to epilepsy, limited danger awareness, and mobility needs.
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Transportation
- Companionship
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 always work to high standards of health & safety
- Experience or understanding of epilepsy management
- Ability to engage and support a young person in a safe and positive
manner
- Flexible, patient, and proactive approach
- Driving licence and use a car desirable
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.
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