SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living; Cricklade; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service organization is seeking a female support worker in Cricklade to assist an individual with mobility and personal care needs. The role involves driving a mobility van and providing companionship during community visits. Applicants should be reliable, friendly, and sensitive to personal care requirements. Experience with epilepsy care is desirable, and the position offers 12 hours of work per week during school holidays.

Benefits

Paid DBS Check

Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and fun personality.
• Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and sensitivity to needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with steering power wheelchair and driving mobility van.
• Support with personal care and feeding tasks.
• Provide companionship for community visits.

Skills

Experience with epilepsy care

First aid training

Good communication skills

Social skills

Job description

Overview

Location Cricklade. Hours 12 hours per week during school holidays. Payrate £13.46 per hour. Holiday 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time). Driving Licence Essential, plus use of own vehicle. DBS Check Yes - will be funded by the employer.

About me

Hi, my name is J. I am 18 years old and a power wheelchair user. I have Cerebral Palsy affecting all 4 limbs and Epilepsy. I startle at some sudden loud noises but recover quickly. I carry emergency medication just in case an episode lasts for 5 minutes or longer. I love watching programmes on my Tablet and PC. I can use my right hand to find my own programmes on the Tablet. I can talk and understand people. I have a great sense of humor and love having fun.

About the role

I would like to visit my local community more and need someone to help me steer my power wheelchair and/or drive my mobility van. I love going to local charity shops and choosing books and DVDs and making new friends. I might also need help with drinking and hand over finger food. I will require support with personal care. It is requested that the applicant be Female due to the role involving personal, intimate care. For this reason, it is exempt under the general occupational requirement section of the Equality Act 2010.

The kind of person I am looking for

I am looking for somebody who is friendly, approachable and most importantly “fun” to be with. Responsible, reliable and trustworthy. Good communication and social skills. To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs. Experience with epilepsy care and first aid training would be desirable.

Application

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.