Part time pa/ carer - united kingdom, littlehampton, west sussex

job title: part time pa/ carer

location: littlehampton

hourly rate: £12.50 per hour

reference: dp1025

hours/shifts: there are several shifts available - including thursdays, evenings and weekends. please contact me if you are interested so we can discuss all the options.

summary

i am an active, intelligent 26 year old man with duchenne muscular dystrophy and i live in the littlehampton area.

i am looking for a pa, or more than one pa, to work various shifts.

there are several shifts available - including thursdays, evenings and weekends. please contact me if you are interested so we can discuss all the options.

the job involves personal care and social activities. previous caring experience is not essential, but you must be able to drive.

the rate of pay is £12.50 an hour.

extra work, on an ad hoc basis, is often available.

ideally suited to an active candidate as the role includes assisting with sporting activities as well as socialising with my friends.

i look forward to hearing from you

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

• person specification

transportation

dressing/ undressing

bathroom assistance

medication prompting/ administration

personal grooming

eating and drinking assistance

moving and handling

clinical tasks

other relevant duties as required

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

• 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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