SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Axford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant for an individual with cerebral palsy in Axford, UK. The role includes providing personal care, assisting with cooking and feeding, supporting daily activities, and companionship. The ideal candidate is kind, has experience with similar needs, and enjoys music and the outdoors. Applications can be submitted via the provided link.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

DBS check funded by employer

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be someone who enjoys engaging in activities and providing companionship.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care as required.
• Assist with cooking and feeding.
• Support reading and conversation.
• Take walks daily and accompany to appointments.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities.

Skills

Experience caring for individuals with disabilities

Kindness

Interest in music and outdoor activities

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant Job Description. Vacancy Ref: 244. Location Ramsbury. Hours Day and Night shifts (12 hour shifts). Payrate All shifts £14.30 per hour. Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Driving Licence Yes. DBS Check Yes (This will be funded by the employer).

A bit about me

My name is Ben and I have cerebral palsy. I live with my parents who help with my care. I love music and wheelchair walks and being read to. I laugh a lot and I love meeting new people. I do need 24/7 care as I am also quadriplegic.

About the role

My Carers are amazing and they support me in 1000’s of different ways. For example, all my personal care, cooking my food, feeding me and reading to me. They take me for walks daily and drive me to my appointments. They give me my medication and talk to me a lot.

• Provide personal care as required
• Assist with cooking and feeding
• Support reading and conversation
• Take walks daily and accompany to appointments
• Administer prescribed medications
• Provide companionship and engage in meaningful activities

The kind of person I am looking for

• Someone who is very kind and has some experience caring for people with needs like mine
• Someone who loves the outdoors and music
• Someone who will be interested in me as a person and will give the very best of care

Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/

Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.