Working as a Personal Assistant to a 19 year old young lady in her family home.
Full time and part time bank staff on Rota basis will include evenings, weekends and overnight.
DBS will be required. Being on the update service advantageous as immediate start. This is an employed job via direct payments.
Must have experience working with Learning Disability's, Seizures, brain injury and anxiety.
This young lady has cerebral palsy, medication resistant epilepsy, learning difficulties and challenging behavior at times. The Client is 221 during the day 121 overnight.
Promoting independence as much as possible, Will require assistances and support with everyday tasks such as dressing, washing, taking medication, making drinks, and monitoring for seizure activity. This would include assisting with personal care.
She is outgoing, fun and loves lots of activities. She does use a manual chair in the community.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated person to join a friendly and committed home care team. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion. Must be able to adapt to every situation, not easily offended, must be fun, outgoing, positive and work well within a team.
Full driving license essential and own car to get to our address, you will have use of mobility for accessing activity's throughout the day.
It is an occupational requirement that Applicants must be FEMALE ONLY to work with the clients
There will be mandatory training as part of this role.
Will report to Mum (employer) and Senior PA.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
- SEN: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person