Personal Assistant for 21 year old man

Description

Personal Assistant for 21 year old man

Ref: CZ9148

Location: Littlehampton

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Two days in the weekdays 4pm - 8/9pm. Days to suit.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.45

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I am looking for a compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Carer/Personal Assistant to support my happy 21-year-old young son whilst also providing a helping hand to me, his mum.

He is a friendly young man who enjoys spending time with people, particularly once he has built a rapport and feels comfortable with them. He loves sharing his interests, including using his tablet, playing games, and reading books together. When he is feeling well and supported, his personality truly shines, and he enjoys engaging with those around him.

The role involves providing practical support , with a particular focus on assisting with personal care. You will help support his daily routine, wellbeing, and participation in enjoyable activities.

I am are looking for someone who has initiative and can confidently support day-to-day activities to make time enjoyable, engaging, and fun while being mindful not to overstimulate or trigger anxiety.

We have a lovely dog so you would need to be happy to also engage with him.

You will also need experience with epilepsy and either have training or be willing to be trained in this area

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Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Moving and handling

- Dressing / undressing

- Bathroom assistance

- Support to go out to park to use adapted equipment, go on walks using wheelchair

- A wheelchair adapted car would be beneficial to attend other activities but not necessary

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

- 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

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.

Ad ID: 5418790349