Social support assistant - united kingdom, burgess hill, west sussex

job title: social support assistant

location: burgess hill

hourly rate: £12.50

reference: mp7164

hours/shifts: 18 hours every 4 weeks

summary

•i am a 78-year-old man living with my wife in burgess hill. i am looking to employ a social support pa with a car to assist me to access my local and wider community and push me in my wheelchair.

• i really enjoy a friendly chat and social interaction as my mind is still sharp and alert. my mind rarely has the opportunity to be stimulated by interesting conversation these days.

• i may require assistance to take me to occasional medical appointments.

• applicants will need to have their own car and be willing to drive me and my folding wheelchair into town a mile or so away.

• mileage will be paid at 35p per mile.

• this could be a very rewarding role for the right person.

other requirements

• we have one friendly cat. (only mentioned in case of allergies)

• if you are a smoker, you must be willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

description – typical duties

personal care:

occasional assistance required just to access the toilet.

assisting me in and out of my chair and your car.

social:

the following tasks will involve you driving me in your car, loading my folding wheelchair in and out of the car and pushing me around town in it.

• assisting me on shopping trips

• assisting me to access social and leisure activities

• assisting me to access medical appointments as required

• visits to the countryside.

• occasional visits further afield e.g. brighton

• visiting national trust properties and other similar places of interest.

• on bad weather days, assist me using my new computer (only basic skills required)

• i enjoy playing cards and chess

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

• respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

• honest and reliable

• 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 good interpersonal skills

• creative and cheerful

• 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 preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common-sense approach to these roles.

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. an independent lives adviser may accompany the employer at interview stage.

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