Personal assistant - united kingdom, lancing, west sussex

job title: personal assistant

location: lancing

hourly rate: £12 minimum {negotiable dependent on experience}

reference: dp6177

hours/shifts: 6 hours at the weekend and 4 hours once a week after school

summary

i am looking for a pa to support my son who is nearly 15 years old. he is a very chatty, happy young man who is into fashion and design, is very creative and has a big personality. he has a diagnosis of asperger’s syndrome and adhd. he also has a diagnosis of scheuermann’s disease which affects his spine. though he can express his wants and needs verbally, he does require support with all forms of communication. we are looking for a pa that can support him with adl’s plus life skills - like going to the shops to buy ingredients & cooking, money management and supporting him to promote his independence & confidence to access the community and do the things he likes doing. this will be a rewarding post for the right person.

other requirements

• non smoker required due to medical reasons

• must have a uk driving licence

• must have access to own vehicle

• other :

all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check if required.

successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

description

typical duties

domestic -

helping with laundry, washing and drying

changing bed linen

taking out rubbish

general housework, including cleaning, dusting and vacuuming

preparing drinks, snacks and meals.

shopping

personal care:

• supervision with, hair washing/ drying / brushing as required

• assistance with applying cream

• general hair/skin care

• help with dispensing tablets / medication management

• mealtimes e.g. cutting up food

• physiotherapy exercises

social:

• driving, accompanying and assisting employer on shopping trips when required

• accompany employer when accessing social activities and support with social communication

• occasional longer journeys for days out

• whilst on duty at the employer’s home, watching tv, films and assisting with craft activities

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

• 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 essential although training will be provided by parent

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

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