Personal Assistant MV8559

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

Job summary

A support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Horsham to help a friendly 14-year-old wheelchair user with daily activities. The role involves assisting with grooming, medication, and providing companionship. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle. This position offers rewarding experiences for the right individual.

Qualifications

• Drivers licence required.
• Must have own vehicle.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Provide medication prompting.
• Support with transportation.
• Offer companionship.
• Help with dressing and bathroom assistance.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Reliable

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creative

Job description

Personal Assistant
Ref: MV8559
Location: Horsham

Details
This role is to support a Child
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
6 hours per fortnight weekend support 12 hours during long school holidays (10 weeks) and 6 hours during half
term (3 weeks)
Hourly pay rate:
£11.44, mileage rate to be confirmed

My son is a friendly 14-year-old and is a wheelchair user.
I am looking for a personal assistant to help him get out and about to do the things he enjoys.
Must have own car and driving licence.
This will be a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

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

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.
Please note, 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.