PA/Carer DP3856

Independent Lives; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist care provider is looking for a Personal Assistant in Bognor Regis to support a 28-year-old with autism. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, and companionship. The ideal candidate should be patient, reliable, and creative, with a good sense of humor. Must have a driver's license and be able to work flexibly. This role offers competitive pay and may be employed or self-employed.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Holiday pay if employed

Qualifications

• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Hygienic, tidy, and well-organized.

Responsibilities

• Support personal care including nappy changes.
• Assist with medication and grooming tasks.
• Provide companionship and support during outings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Patience

Creative thinking

Job description

Overview

PA/Carer Ref: DP3856. Location: Bognor Regis. This role is to support a man. Driver's licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: employed. Hours per week: Mainly to cover holidays of approximately 12 weeks per year. Hourly pay rate: £14 per hour + an overnight rate to be discussed.

Hi, we are looking for a PA to help care for my 28 year old son. He has autism and severe learning difficulties. He is non verbal and incontinent. He loves picture books, YouTube and anything to do with space (e.g., astronauts and shuttles). He also loves a walk to the shop to buy shopping and a magazine. He can be very challenging but rewarding. The post is based in a family home which he shares with his 2 brothers who are also his full-time carers. We would love to find someone who can get stuck in and help take the pressure off.

Duties

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Moving and handling
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Personal care to include nappy changes

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Someone kind, cheerful with a good sense of humour who can be flexible and a team player

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.