Job Description

P/T Support worker / Driver 06/Irvine/JP

Irvine 16 HRS

Private Employer

1 x Personal Assistant required - 16hrs per week

12.60 per hr

16 Hrs - for the right candidate, the employer is flexible to agree either of the following work patterns.

3 days out of 5: Mon - Fri

2 days out of 5: Mon - Fri & 1 day at the weekend.

1 day out of 5: Mon - Fri & 2 days at the weekend.

Start time flexible between 9 AM and 10 AM.

The role involves caring for a man who has a physical disability and is a wheelchair user. He lives with and gets support from other PAs and his wife (and a friendly family dog).

Main role will include personal care, for example, support with washing/showering, dressing, continence care, giving medication, ensuring appropriate levels of hygiene, assisting with meal preparation etc. This will include the use of a mobile hoist, experience preferred.

It would be preferable that you have experience of supporting adults with physical disabilities.

As the role is predominantly at the family home, respect and confidentiality is of great importance.

Other parts of the role would be to accompany and provide support enabling him to attend work related meetings, appointments, meet friends, travel to events, allowing him to get the most out of both a working and social life. Consequently, he is looking for a competent, experienced driver with a full clean driving licence who can drive his wheelchair accessible vehicle.

There may also be occasions where you are asked to cover some hrs for other staff holidays

Attend any training courses that are arranged and that you need to undertake in order to do your job safely. Training will be paid for by the employer.

Appropriate PPE will be provided and you will be expected to adhere to safe PPE working practise to ensure the continuing good health of the employer.

There is a 6 month probationary period attached to this post, as well as the successful applicant requiring to undergo a new or updating of their PVG disclosure, paid by the employer, as well as providing 2 up to date references contacts.

To apply, please contact recruitment@ailn.org or Victoria - 07562074610

Please note that AILN are not the employers, we are a support to this individual private employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person