Personal Assistant- new rates of pay

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic personal assistant to support a
young gentleman in maintaining his independence. As a non-speaker, he
communicates primarily through an app on his iPad. If you share his passion for
football, rugby, gaming on his PS4 and Xbox, and love exciting trips to theme
parks and museum and zoo and theatre and cinema and work, this role is perfect
for you. Your companionship and assistance will make a meaningful difference in
his daily life. Apply now and embark on a rewarding journey together!

Duties include:
Moving and handling
Cooking
Bathroom assistance
Lifting the folding wheelchair in/out of car, pushing the employer's manual
wheelchair when out.
Candidate qualities, 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.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
  
  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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety, 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.