Female personal assistant - united kingdom, chichester, west sussex

job title: female personal assistant

location: chichester

hourly rate: £11+ depending on experience

reference: dp5228

hours/shifts: 11 - 2.30 every day for lunch calls. job share and extra hours are available. please apply for any hours you can work

summary

• i am a young adult woman, with cerebral palsy and autism looking for support, so i can be independent and start doing things within my limits for myself.

• i know what i need; i just need support in completing the tasks.

• the role will involve accompanying me out and about.

• i use my ipad using excel, numbers and pages.

• an ideal candidate would be someone highly organised with a methodical approach with an understanding of cerebral palsy (though this is not essential).

• there is use of a hoist for this role but full training will be given

other requirements

• "exemption is claimed under the equality act 2010 part 1 schedule 9."

• non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• must have a uk driving licence

• and be happy to drive my adapted van

• other :

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

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

description

typical duties

personal care:

• mealtimes e.g. mashing food and feeding

• support with using the toilet when out and about

• any other reasonable task

social:

accompanying and assisting on shopping trips when required

accompany me when accessing social and leisure activities e.g. cinema and meals out

accompanying employer to doctors/hospital appointments when required

accompanying when clothes-buying, including help with un/dressing and lifting clothes on/off the rails.

the above duties will involve driving me in my adapted van

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

female * due to personal care needs

respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

reliable with good time-keeping

able to both follow instructions

hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

honest 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

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