Personal Assistants Wanted – Join a Friendly Team Supporting an Engaging Young Man DP1281

Independent Lives; Arundel; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive care organization in Arundel is seeking Personal Assistants to provide daily support to a young man with quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy. Candidates must exhibit patience, empathy, and good interpersonal skills while assisting with personal care tasks and ensuring a friendly environment. A valid driver's license and an ability to swim are advantageous. This role offers a pay rate of £12.75 hourly, rising to £13.75 after two weeks of trial.

Benefits

Part of a friendly, dedicated team

Make a real difference every day

Qualifications

• Confidence in using hoisting equipment safely.
• Willingness to undertake food hygiene training if not certified.
• Respectful of employer's privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Provide transportation assistance.
• Support with eating and drinking.
• Help with moving and handling.
• Facilitate dressing and undressing.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Ability to swim

Job description

Personal Assistants Wanted – Join a Friendly Team Supporting an Engaging Young Man

Location

Arundel

Employment Details

• Employment status: Employed
• Hours per week: Shifts available 8am-2pm and 2pm-10pm, 7 days per week. Please apply with your availability.
• Hourly pay rate: £12.75 rising to £13.75 after two week trial
• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes

About the Role

You’ll provide support with all aspects of day-to-day care, including personal care tasks. He has quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and communicates via an eye-operated communication device.

A Little About Him

• Loves comedies and music
• Enjoys swimming, boxing, yoga, and drama sessions
• Lives with a friendly family dog and chickens – animal lovers are essential!
• Values fun, laughter, and meaningful connections

What We’re Looking For

• Patience, empathy, and a sense of humour
• Confidence using hoisting equipment safely
• Willingness to undertake food hygiene training if not already certified
• Ability to swim is a big plus

Why Join Us

• Be part of a friendly, dedicated team
• Make a real difference in someone’s life every day

Duties include

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Other relevant duties as required

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
• 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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• 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
• The candidate should be a woman*

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.
• 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.
• Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
• *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9