Compassionate Personal Care & Mobility Support

Independent Lives; Yapton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking caring Female Bank Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants to support a 26-year-old woman with Cerebral Palsy at home in Yapton, UK. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, transportation, and social interaction to help her lead as independent a life as possible.

Candidates should be warm, reliable and able to swim to assist in pool activities. Driving a Motability car and being over 25 for insurance purposes are required.

Qualifications

• Must read and speak English to a reasonable standard.
• Friendly, compassionate and patient with a genuine passion for providing high quality care.
• Over 25 years of age for insurance purposes and ability to drive Motability vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care and daily living activities
• Assist with shopping, cooking, housekeeping and domestic tasks
• Promote independence and participation in swimming and gym activities
• Transport to appointments and activities using Motability car
• Monitor and assist with medication prompting/administering
• Encourage social interaction and communication
• Maintain hygiene and assist with dressing/bathing
• Record observations and report to family as required

Skills

Driving license

Swimming ability

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

Independent Lives is seeking caring Female Bank Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants to support a 26-year-old woman with Cerebral Palsy at home in Yapton, UK. You will assist with daily living activities, personal care, transportation, and social interaction to help her lead as independent a life as possible.

Candidates should be warm, reliable and able to swim to assist in pool activities. Driving a Motability car and being over 25 for insurance purposes are required.