Personal Assistant CILR/Dorset/170725

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

Job summary

A disability support service in the UK seeks a part-time support worker to assist a 25-year-old client in accessing the community. The role involves shopping, social activities, and support for independent living skills. Candidates must possess good communication skills, be punctual, and have their own vehicle. The position offers flexibility in hours to meet the client's needs, with pay set at £13.97 per hour for employed workers.

Qualifications

• Respectful of dignity and independence.
• Car owner with a driving license and business insurance is required.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Support a 25-year-old man to access the community.
• Assist with shopping and social activities.
• Help with dressing and independent living skills.

Skills

Good communication skills

Social skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Respectful of confidentiality

Punctual and reliable

Flexible

Job description

Overview

The Role: To support a 25-year-old man to access the community.

Main Duties

• Shopping
• Social Activities
• Occasional help dressing
• Assistance with independent living skills
• Support with work experience/volunteering
• Travel training
• Personal safety
• Confidence building
• Home based projects such as history
• Possibility to provide respite care in the future

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
• Car owner with driving licence, use of own vehicle required, and business insurance essential

Employment details

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

Hours and Pay

Hours: 12 hours per week – flexibility with working hours to match the client’s individual needs. This can be discussed during interview.

Pay: £13.97 per hour employed
£16.47 per hour Self - Employed
Job Type: Part time

About Compass

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.