Overview
Personal Assistant role in Crawley to support an adult son with learning disabilities. Driver's licence and own vehicle required. Employment status: employed or self-employed. Hours: 3-4 hours per session, twice a week (approx. 2 sessions per week). Hourly pay rate: £12.21.
Responsibilities
* Personal grooming
* Eating and drinking assistance
* Moving and handling
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
* Other relevant duties as required
* Take the client out to explore and provide engaging activities (e.g., town visits, bowling) to support a good quality of life
Requirements and Qualities
* Respectful of employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest and cheerful
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Able to work to high standards of health & safety
* Non-smoker preferred or 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 successful, you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on suitability and agreement with the employer. If employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.
Eligibility
Days of the week required: either Tuesday or Thursday and every Saturday (2 days per week). Flexible timings. The role involves taking the client out and engaging in activities to support enjoyment and quality of life. Location: Crawley.
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