Social Care - Personal Assistant

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

Job summary

A support organization is looking for someone to assist an individual with Down Syndrome in building everyday life skills. The role is flexible, requiring up to 6 hours per week, where you will support activities such as shopping and cooking. Ideal candidates are kind and patient, able to serve as a positive role model. This position offers a pay rate of £14 per hour and involves a DBS check funded by the employer.

Benefits

Flexible hours

5.6 weeks holiday per year pro rata

Qualifications

• Must be kind and patient.
• Able to be a role model for the individual.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual with everyday life skills like shopping and cooking.
• Participate in enjoyable activities together.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Job description

Overview

Location: Westbury

Hours: 6 hours per week, up to 24 hours per month in total (flexible)

Pay rate: £14 per hour

Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

Driving licence: Yes but not essential

DBS check: Yes, will be funded by the employer

About the person

A 20-year-old female who has Down Syndrome. I live at home with my mum, dad and our dog Tess. I am happy, cheerful and kind. I enjoy music, singing, cooking, swimming and going to the cinema. My friends and family are really important to me.

Role purpose

I would like to continue building on simple life skills like shopping, cooking, and having fun. The role is for up to 6 hours per week. The days and timings are flexible to a degree and can be arranged as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the individual with building on everyday life skills such as shopping and cooking, and participate in activities to enjoy time together.

Person specification / Qualifications

• Kind and patient
• Able to be someone the individual can continue to learn from

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. If your application is 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.