Female Personal Care Assistant DP/ER15

Warrington Disability Partnership; Lymm; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support organization is seeking a female Personal Assistant to help a 16-year-old girl with a rare genetic mutation, providing 8 hours of support weekly. The role involves personal care, social activities, and learning independent living skills. Experience with physical disabilities is essential, and a driver's license is preferred. Interested applicants should apply via email with a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role.

Qualifications

• Essential experience working with physical disabilities and additional needs.
• Car driver preferred for the role.
• Experience in assisting with personal care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support a 16-year-old girl with independent living skills.
• Assist during personal care tasks, including showering and toileting.
• Escort the individual to social activities and events.

Skills

Experience working with individuals who have physical disabilities

Experience with lifting and hoisting

Ability to engage in social activities

Job description

Job Title

Female CARER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT

EEO Statement

This position is advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 Occupation Requirements.

Location and Rate of Pay

Location: Lymm area, Warrington, Cheshire
Rate of Pay: £13.60 per hour

Post Types and Hours

• Post 1 – 8 per week
• Post 2 – Two PAs working alternate Saturdays, 8 hours each (additional hours may be required during school holidays and some weekday evenings)

Driver Preference

A car driver is preferred for this role.

Experience

Experience working with individuals who have physical disabilities and additional needs is essential.

Job Description

We are looking for one female Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old teenage girl who has a rare genetic mutation called HNRNPH2, for 8 hours per week. Alternatively, we are seeking two assistants to work alternate Saturdays for 8 hours each. The role involves assisting her at home and enabling access to social and leisure activities within the community.

Candidate Profile

• Personality: She has a great personality, is non-verbal, uses a wheelchair, enjoys music, park, books, baking, messy play, does not like loud noises or overcrowded places.

Personal Requirements

• Support in learning independent living skills
• Assistance with personal care tasks: showering, toileting, changing continence pads
• Experience with lifting and hoisting (essential)
• Escorting to events and outings
• Support during social and leisure activities

Application Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this rewarding opportunity, please send a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role to: Email: [e-mail]
Quote Reference: DP/DPER15