Join the Adventure: Personal Assistant for a Life-Loving Young Man NDS8543

Independent Lives; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated support organization in Chichester is seeking a Personal Assistant for a life-loving young man with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include providing one-to-one support with daily activities and social engagements, ensuring safety and enjoyment in various outdoor activities. Ideal candidates should possess good interpersonal skills, be reliable, and maintain a high standard of hygiene and health safety. Non-smokers preferred, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Hygienic, tidy, and well-organized.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Medication prompting/administering.
• Assisting with personal grooming and hygiene.
• Supporting with social and leisure activities.

Skills

Respectful

Reliable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Fit and healthy

Job description

Join the Adventure: Personal Assistant for a Life-Loving Young Man

Location: Chichester

This role is to support a young man with learning disabilities and complex epilepsy, providing dedicated one-to-one support at home and in the community.

He is full of life and thrives in the outdoors, enjoying activities such as football, pool, darts, cricket, and visiting animals. As his personal assistant, you will help him navigate daily activities, stay safe, and enjoy life to the fullest.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing/undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Accessing social and leisure activities

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy, and well-organized
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to work to high standards of health and safety

The role requires close personal contact with an individual vulnerable to infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

Additional requirements:

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.