Support Worker / PA

Description

Support Worker / PA

Ref: CSES615

Location: Crowborough

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: To be discussed at interview.

Hourly pay rate: £12.21

I’m an autistic woman in my late twenties looking for a personal assistant to help with daily tasks such as cleaning, shopping, trips out and general admin. I often have dislocated shoulders and hips due to a medical condition so I may need help with washing and styling my hair. No other personal care required.

I have a 4 year old son that lives with my parents but I do see him regularly and sometimes for overnight stays, therefore a candidate that is comfortable around children is essential.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Gardening
Hair washing and styling
Medication prompting

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
I have a good sense of humour and am interesting in gaming, animals, and music so somebody with similar interests would be ideal!
Must be comfortable with dogs, as I have a puppy I am training to be an assistance dog

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.

Please note, 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.

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

Ad ID: 5416924365