Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Our client is a 15-year-old young man living with his family in the Davenham area of Northwich who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living tasks and accessing social activities in and around the local area.
Main duties:
Social duties:
- Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
- Support to access social activities in the local area
- Support to visit parks, beaches, museums.
Personal care:
Support with all aspects of personal care.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
- Values: We are looking for someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality & diversity.
- Specific requirements: Someone with previous experience of supporting young individuals with additional needs.
- Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Skills, qualifications, and experience:
Essential:
- Full UK driving licence
- Car and appropriate insurance
- Previous care & support experience
- Confidentiality
- Good at building relationships
- Good communicator
- Ability to support people with additional support needs
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
