Compassionate Personal Assistant for Independent Living

Cornerstone Community Care; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornerstone Community Care is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young lady at home. Hours are currently 19 per week with a view to increase; weekend availability is essential. You will provide person-centred care, support with daily activities, meals, mobility, and companionship in a safe, home environment.

Experience with non-epileptic seizures is required, and PVG checks and references will be requested. Training will be provided to help you perform duties confidently and respectfully.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and dependable approach is essential.
• Experience supporting people with non-epileptic seizures is required.
• Able to build trust and positive relationships with the client and family.
• Friendly personality and good sense of humour are valued.
• Respect for privacy, dignity and individual choice.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support with meal preparation and feeding as needed.
• Supervising mobility in the home and community to promote safety.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respect family routines and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Reliability

Experience with non-epileptic seizures

Relationship building

Good sense of humour

Job description

Cornerstone Community Care is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young lady at home. Hours are currently 19 per week with a view to increase; weekend availability is essential. You will provide person-centred care, support with daily activities, meals, mobility, and companionship in a safe, home environment.

Experience with non-epileptic seizures is required, and PVG checks and references will be requested. Training will be provided to help you perform duties confidently and respectfully.