Personal Care and Accessing the Community

Blue Sky Brokers; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support service is looking for two Personal Assistants to provide care for a young man with disabilities. The role involves assisting with personal care, safe moving and handling, and supporting activities both at home and in the community. Ideal candidates will be caring, reliable, and enjoy helping others. Each PA will work 40 hours per week, and team support is always required due to specifics of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and compassionate in providing support.
• Experience in personal care or similar roles preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in daily living tasks.
• Assist with safe moving and handling of the client.
• Support wheelchair transfers and community activities.

Skills

Caring and reliable

Experience with personal care

Ability to assist with wheelchair transfers

Job description

A friendly and sociable young man with Cerebral Palsy, a learning disability, and epilepsy is looking to employ two Personal Assistants (PAs) to provide support throughout the week. Each PA will work 40 hours per week, and support will always be delivered by two people together due to moving and handling requirements.

He enjoys outdoor activities, visiting parks and cafés, baking, and exploring his local community. The aim of having two PAs is to help him access new opportunities, increase social interaction, and safely provide support.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Personal care and daily living tasks
• Safe moving and handling (two-to-one support required)
• Assistance with wheelchair transfers
• Support with meals and activities both at home and in the community

If you're caring, reliable, and enjoy helping others live life to the fullest, I'd love to have you join my team.