Personal Assistant for fun-loving young man, wheelchair-user, communication-aid Leeds 6

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care team in Leeds is looking for a Personal Assistant to provide care and support for a fun-loving young man with physical disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, meal preparation, and social activities. Candidates should be enthusiastic, flexible, and available for weekend work. Experience in personal care is desirable. Flexibility in shift scheduling is offered, with pay rates of £12.60 on weekdays and £15.69 on weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care is desirable.
• Must be in good health to manage shifts.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sam with self-care and daily living tasks.
• Support Sam at home, work, and socially.
• Manage meal preparation, personal care, and domestic tasks.
• Engage in social and leisure activities with Sam.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Flexibility

Outgoing personality

Ability to manage 24 hour shifts

Tools

UK driving license

Job description

Personal Assistant for fun-loving young man, wheelchair-user, communication-aid Leeds 6

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 319dd89a

Are you an enthusiastic, positive and flexible person?

Sam is an intelligent, fun-loving 27 year old man with physical disabilities who lives independently in Leeds with support from a team of Personal Assistants. He is a wheelchair user and communicates using an electronic talker.

He graduated from Leeds Beckett University in 2019 with a degree in filmmaking and has some part-time work. He is a fan of film, comedy, football, travel and vegetarian food. He also enjoys a night out with friends. He has a wide group of family and friends many of whom live locally.

The job involves assisting Sam with all self care and daily living tasks. Sam requires support at home, at work and socially, which could include nights out, day trips and holidays. The role could also involve supporting Sam with physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. The role also involves taking care of Sam's flat, washing, cooking etc.

Sam needs people on his team who can form strong relationships with him and put his needs first. Sam's team of personal assistants have been carefully selected and trained. We are looking for someone to join the team who understands and enjoys the role. It will help if you are an outgoing and positive person who is open to trying new things. You will need to be in good health and able to manage 24 hour shifts. There is a PA room at Sam's flat where you will stay overnight. We are a supportive and flexible team.

Information: You need to be available for weekend shifts on alternate wekends

Relevant experience desirable Drivers License desirable Full training provided

Shifts to be decided on appointment (24-48 hours per week). Must be able to work weekends. Regular shifts are 24hours 7:30am-7:30am. We will endeavor to offer flexibility whenever possible, but this will include weekend work. Weekdays 12.60. Weekends 15.69. Sleepins £12.21.

Please let us know why you are interested in the role and would be a good match for Sam.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com