Personal assistant - united kingdom, burgess hill, west sussex

job title: personal assistant

location: burgess hill

hourly rate: £12 per hour

reference: dp6674

hours/shifts: up to 38 hours per week - will include a night shift and some weekend working

summary

we are looking to expand our team.

a unique opportunity to improve the life of an intelligent, fun loving but challenging man

he requires 2 to 1 support 24 hours per day. some of his keen interests include cars, bikes, social media, events, films and xbox games.

you will be part of a gifted team and it’s essential to be very broad minded , pro active , positive , humorous, reliable and not easily offended .

other requirements

• must have a uk driving licence

• other :

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

typical duties

housekeeping

able to chat/entertain/distract - provide innovative ideas for activities/outings

shopping

cooking

transportation

companionship

gardening

support with:

dressing/undressing

bathroom assistance

medication prompting/ administering

personal grooming

eating and drinking assistance

moving and handling

clinical tasks

added benefits of this role include;

staff pension scheme

pa insurance

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) & will be entitled to holiday pay

will be issued employment contract.

full training programme after recruitment

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

adventurous

friendly

trust worthy

encouraging

understanding and calm under pressure

team work

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

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

ability to comply with all policies & procedures and follow care plan in every particular

experience would be preferable due to complexity of my son’s needs.

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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