Support Worker / PA CSES615

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: Medication prompting/administering 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 Cleaning rat cage Candidate qualities: Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality, 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 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! Additional requirements Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, 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.