Job Description

Support Worker/ PA

Ref: CSES925

Location: Lewes

Details

This role is to support a Man

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Day shifts 07.00 -19.00 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Cover for holiday and sickness would be helpful. Night shifts 19.00 -07.00 Waking Night on Tuesday

Hourly pay rate: 17.00

I am a 75 year old man, who lives with my wife and two adult children, and our family cat. I have Myotonic dystrophy, have had a leg amputated, am diabetic, use a catheter, and am hoisted. I do go out to attend hospital appointments, and use a wheelchair at those times, but most of my time is spent in bed.

I have a mobility car that I would like you to be able to drive me to my medical appointments.

I am looking for a team of kind, loyal and empathic PAs to join my team. Duties will include, helping manage my catheter and using the hoist, training for both tasks will be given. Personal care, food preparation, supporting me with my medication, washing and ironing.

I am also looking for bank staff, who can support me in covering staff holidays and sickness.

The location is fairly rural, with limited public transport links, so a car owner would be preferable.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Looking after pets 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
Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours 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. Please note, 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.

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

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 17.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CSES925