Personal Assistant and Bank Personal Assistants CILR/Dorset/150925

Compass Independent Living; Verwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service provider in Verwood is looking for motivated individuals to provide personal care and social support. The role involves assisting with various tasks such as shopping, meals, and companionship. Applicants should possess good communication skills, reliability, and a full UK driving licence. This part-time role offers £14.00 per hour employed, with shifts varying according to client needs.

Qualifications

• Must like dogs.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Respectful of dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks.
• Support with personal care.
• Facilitate social activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Ability to work on initiative

Respect for confidentiality

Social skills

Job description

Overview

The Role: I am looking for motivated, organised self-starters who can follow instructions, collaborate effectively, supporting choice whilst providing personal care, support to access the community and provide support with administrative tasks if required.

Responsibilities

• Household tasks
• Shopping
• Showering
• Social activities – could be varied from going to see friends to swimming to going to the hairdressers/attending an event/walks and exercise
• Pet care
• Support with dressing/hair and styling
• Support with meals/cooking

Personal Qualities and Attributes required

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised
• Must like dogs
• Full UK driving licence (use of Motability vehicle whilst on shift)

Additional Information

FOR EMPLOYED: Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references. You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

FOR SE: Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.

Hours

• 15.5 hrs per week (overtime may be available)
• Example Shift Pattern
• Morning: Starts 9.30am – shift length usually 1-1.5 hours
• Evening: Starts 6.30pm – shift length usually 1.5 – 2.5 hours
• Saturday: 10.00am – 3.00pm or 11.00am – 4.00pm (would consider hours being worked on a Sunday if required)
• The final work pattern and exact shift lengths will be agreed with you at interview; the exact schedule may vary week to week by mutual agreement and customer’s needs.

Pay

• £14.00 per hour employed
• £16.00 per hour Self Employed

Job Type

Part time

About Compass Disability Services

Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.