Personal Assistant CILR/Dorset/150124

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

Job summary

A support service for individuals with disabilities is looking for a compassionate caregiver to assist a young man with Muscular Dystrophy in Dorchester, England. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting daily activities, and assisting with social events. A valid driving license is required, and both part-time and full-time hours are available. Competitive pay at £13.50 per hour and 28 days of holiday (pro rata) with the potential for a DBS check.

Benefits

28 days holiday per year (pro rata)

Qualifications

• Car owner with a driving license is essential.
• Must respect confidentiality and independence.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of personal care.
• Support with daily living activities including bed transfers.
• Assist with food and drink preparation.
• Attend medical appointments.
• Cover for colleagues when needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Social skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Respect for confidentiality

Responsible and trustworthy

Job description

The Role:

To support a young man living with Muscular Dystrophy, to live an exciting and fulfilling life.

Main Duties:

• To provide all aspects of personal care
• To use a hoist
• Food and drink preparation
• To support getting out of bed / going to bed each day
• To attend Dr / hospital appointments as and when required
• You will also be required to cover for colleagues on leave and sickness, and on occasions work extra hours, agreed in advance
• To assist to attend social events, such as meeting friends, day trips, and evening trips

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, and flexible
• Suitable for a casual working environment but always remaining professional.

Car owner with driving licence is essential.

Hours: Part or full time hours available, and can be negotiated.

Pay: £13.50 per hour

Holidays: 28 days per year (pro rata) including Bank holidays

You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references.

Please note, 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.