Personal Assistant/Carer: One 2 One Support
Flexible, child-friendly hours
Driving Licence Required
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to assist a pleasant 36-year-old man affected by a significant physical disability who relies on his wheelchair for his mobility needs.
The position will consist of working Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a choice of an extra 5 hours of overtime available at the employer's discretion. This is a fantastic, mother-friendly opportunity that offers a flexible work-life balance with childcare responsibilities while still meeting the needs of the service user.
The following days will be paid leave: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day (should they fall on a usual workable day), in addition to eligible annual leave.
The individual will require support with light household tasks, daily activities, mini shopping errands, and visits to some fantastic daily outings of his choice. He will need help with all aspects of personal care and will rely on the experience and expertise of his carer to provide this.
You should be an enthusiastic and caring person who is passionate, reliable, and trustworthy and will provide interesting suggestions for outings, as well as taking into consideration the needs and interests of the service user.
The selected candidate‘s duties will take place in a calm, clean, and safe home environment, occupied by the service user and his carer, who provides support on separate occasions.
Applicants must be in excellent health and hold a clean, valid UK driving licence to transport the individual in his well-maintained (manual) adapted vehicle in a care-driven manner covered by the vehicle insurance policy provided.
The successful candidate must be a confident driver and be willing to travel on motorways to attend medical visits as needed during their normal working hours, even though some flexibility may be required.
Qualities Required:
- Care
- Patience
- Courtesy
- Honesty
- Flexibility
- Alertness
- Consistency
- Common sense
- Dedication
- Reliability
- Punctuality
You must undertake a DBS check if required, the cost of which will be covered by the employer, and the required training will be paid for.
A fast and efficient application process with an immediate start for the successful candidate.