Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants

Vacancy Title: Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants
Reference Number: BR8224
Location: Lancing
Hours per week: 19.5 hours, flexible times and some extra hours may be available. Might
suit a job share so please state your availability times/days on your
application.
Hourly pay rate: £12.00
Mileage rate (if applicable): 45p
Details
I am looking for care for a: man
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a 63 year old man needing support with laundry, cleaning, prompting with medication, booking and attending appointments, shopping/paying bills and other simple admin tasks.
I live in Lancing with my daughter and dogs and have a supportive family.
I like to keep active with voluntary work within the family business. I can drive short distances and like to be as independent as possible.
I have an acquired brain injury which can affect my memory, attention and fatigue levels.
You should be friendly, patient, understanding and reliable.
Driver with own car required.
You would report to me as your employer.
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
Other Personal Qualities:
Employee Duties:
Medication prompting/administering Housekeeping Shopping Transportation
Additional duties:
Simple admin tasks Paying bills Booking and attending appointments Using your car to take me out Additional requirements
The role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds. Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
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.