Personal Support Worker

Description

Vacancy Title: Personal Support Worker

Reference Number: ES3028

Location: Bexhill

Hours per week: Bank hours to cover sickness and holiday, to be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate: £12.21 hour

Mileage rate (if applicable): N/A

Details

I am looking for care for a: man

The candidate should be: any gender

Driving licence required: Yes

Access to own vehicle required: No

Overnight care required: Yes

Job Description

Summary

I’m an independent person, but I am looking for someone to help with everyday tasks such as going to the, accessing the community and to accompany me to social events. I love football and would love someone to take me to matches.

I am not necessarily looking for someone with experience, but its good to have some idea - training will be given.

The role involves personal care tasks, including toileting, assisting me to transfer in/out of my wheelchair and generally helping with things I cannot do independently.

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.

Other Personal Qualities:

Employee Duties:

Medication prompting/administering. Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required. Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Looking after pets Gardening Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance

Additional duties:

Additional requirements

The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds. Non-smoker due to medical reasons Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours. Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual and not Independent Lives. This role is for a self-employed worker, successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Ad ID: 5417121809