Personal Assistant DP639

Independent lives

Personal Assistant DP639

£24960

Independent lives, Chichester

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 4 days ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 272c471a7eb94d2996187f0df9b7bfbd

Full Job Description

  • Social support assistant required to help a young disabled gentleman maintain his independence.
  • He is a non-speaker who communicates predominantly using an app on his IPad.
  • He enjoys football, rugby, playing on his PS4 and Xbox, trips to theme parks, museums, zoo's, theatre, cinema and work. If you have similar interests then please apply.
  • Other Requirements
  • Must have a UK driving licence
  • Must have access to own vehicle
  • All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts., Typical duties Domestic - Preparing drinks, snacks and meals. Personal Care: Assisting with using the toilet Social: Lifting the folding wheelchair in/out of car, pushing the employer's manual wheelchair when out.

    Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
  • Reliable with good time-keeping
  • Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
  • Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised
  • Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
  • Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Honest and cheerful
  • Creative
  • Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
  • Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom
  • Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety
  • Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.