3 Personal Assistants required SCES677

Independent Lives; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care service provider is seeking a Personal Assistant in Eastbourne to support a woman with complex needs, including autism. The ideal candidate should be patient, have care experience, and be able to communicate effectively. The role requires flexibility and entails personal care, medication assistance, and companionship. Competitive hourly pay of £12.21. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and may be subject to a background check.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Potential for holiday pay if employed

Qualifications

• Care experience is essential for the role.
• Must have a good sense of humour and be able to interact.
• Should be hygienic, tidy, and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medication prompting/administering.
• Provide personal grooming support.
• Help with eating and drinking assistance.
• Support moving and handling tasks.

Skills

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative

Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Able to speak and read English

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant x 3. Ref: SCES677. Location: Eastbourne. This role is to support a Woman. The candidate should be a woman.*

Employment status: employed

Details

Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Hours per week: 9 hours term time, 6 hours per weekend 2 to 1 use. 12 hours waking night on a Friday. 16 hours per week during school holidays, with 5 hours at 2 to 1 use and 6 hours at 1 to 1 use. Hourly pay rate: £12.21.

About the role

I have complex needs (medthirteenL syndrome), autism and gastro paresis. I need full time care I am also non-verbal, but I have a good sense of humour. I communicate with hand gestures.

To help me in all aspects of the community and in all personal care. I am also non-verbal and have a good sense of humour. I am looking for an enthusiastic person who can work on their own initiative and is happy to work in a team and on their own. I enjoy waterplay, walking and sensory activities. I like comfort from adults, I like being on my own and sleeping. I also like to go for drives.

Duties include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• 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

The applicant needs to be able to learn my cues and communication. My mum will help you getting to know me. You should be happy to join family days out.

The applicant should be willing to work in a flexible manner and be able to adapt to my moods offering both patience and understanding.

They must have some care experience a good sense of humour and be able to take the lead and interact with me.

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