Job Description

Personal Assistant x 3

Ref:

SCES677

Location:

Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

9 hours term time, 6 hours per weekend 2 to 1 use. 12 hours waking night on a Friday. 16 hours per week during school holidays, with 5 hours at 2 to 1 use and 6 hours at 1 to 1 use.

Hourly pay rate:

12.21

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Hi, my name is E and I am 15. I am looking for a enthusiastic PA who can work in a team and on their own to give my mum and sister some respite.

I am non-verbal, Autistic, MED13L Syndrome and I have Gastroparesis. My needs are severely complex.

I will communicate by showing you my needs or what I would like to do through hand gestures, sometimes I use pecs in school but not at home.

I need support with all aspects of care, food preparations/cooking for me and also need assistance when accessing the community such as supporting me walking or using my wheelchair.

I enjoy waterplay, swimming and sensory activities. I also like going for walking around ASDA and going on walks in general, as well as going for drives. Sometimes I like comfort from adults. I also enjoy playing and being on my iPad. I also have a great sense of humour.

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Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Shopping Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Creative Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Must be comfortable with pets Able to always work to high standards of health & safety The applicant needs to be able to learn my cues and communication. My mum will help you getting to know me. You should be happy to join family days out. The applicant should be willing to work in a flexible manner and be able to adapt to my moods offering both patience and understanding. They must have some care experience a good sense of humour and be able to take the lead and interact with me.

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note:

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Application question(s):

Do you have experience working with/caring for young people who are non-verbal, Autistic, MED13L Syndrome and/or Gastroparesis?
Licence/Certification:

driving license and access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person