Care Assistant for a young woman P/T@ £12.21/hr in PL3 - FTE - £23.8k - Plymouth - PL3

UKCIL Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A young woman in Plymouth seeks a Care Assistant to help develop meaningful friendships and provide companionship. The role involves flexible hours, engaging in social activities, and offering support at home and in the community. A caring and understanding individual is preferred, ideally with previous experience in personal assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or companionship preferred.
• Understanding of body dysmorphia and alexithymia.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate socialisation at home and in the community.
• Engage in activities like video games and music.
• Prepare simple meals and provide support tasks.

Skills

Caring

Understanding

Sympathy

Education

Previous PA/caring/companionship experience

Job description

Care Assistant for a young woman P/T@ £12.21/hr in PL3 - FTE - £23.8k - Plymouth - PL3

I am a 19-year-old disabled female, who needs help with socialisation. I am looking for a person who will help me to develop meaningful friendships.

DBS check will be required.

Job Description:

• Job role: Companion/Personal Assistant
• Hours: 4+ hrs/week flexible; weekdays and weekends
• Rate: £12.21/hr
• Place of Work: At my home (PL3) or in the community

The Role includes:

• The development of a companion relationship to facilitate socialisation at home and in the community.
• Playing video games, listening to music, watching videos.
• Occasionally preparing simple meals and providing other support tasks as required.

Person Specification

• Caring, understanding, and sympathetic to body dysmorphia and alexithymia.
• Previous PA/caring/companionship experience desirable.
• Having own car would be an advantage.