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Individual Employer

Posted

18 days ago

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Vacancy Title: PA Buddy for a young disabled Woman

Reference Number: ES106

Location: St Leonards on Sea

Hours per week: several hours on Thursday and or Saturday - flexible

Hourly pay rate: £13

Mileage rate (if applicable):

Details

I am looking for care for a: woman

The candidate should be: a woman*

Driving licence required: desirable

Access to own vehicle required:no

Overnight care required: no

Job Description

Summary

Looking for a fun, flexible opportunity? I’m a young woman with disabilities (cerebral palsy wheelchair user and learning disability), and I’m searching for a friendly, reliable personal assistant and buddy to help me with some tasks and hang out a few hours on Thursdays and/or Saturdays. If you're caring, laid-back, and looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, this might be perfect for you!

Assist with daily stuff ; Light housekeeping like laundry and tidying up; Join me for fun activities—movies, hobbies, or just chilling together: Help me stay on top of my schedule (especially meds); Enjoy being part of my family as I live with my parents and grandma.

You’re patient, caring, and know how to have a good laugh; No experience required, just a positive attitude! We’ll train you; Available on Thursdays and/or Saturdays during the day for a few hours.

Flexible hours—work around your schedule; Competitive pay for part-time work; A chance to make a difference and have fun doing it!

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

Employee Duties:

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

Additional duties:

Play games, jigsaws and watch TV/Movies

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

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

location

St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex