PA / Support Workers

Independent lives, Crawley

PA / Support Workers

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Independent lives, Crawley

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 Oct | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: a1734bac200e4708be7053b9c4239ee2

Location ref: Crawley

Full Job Description

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Daily basic help cleaning and applying cream to an intimate wound.

- Assistance with stoma bag changes if too ill to do it independently (very rare).

- Assisting me to take my son out to access medical appointments, home ed groups/trips and run errands.

- Help advocating during medical appointments.

I am a stay-at-home mum with multiple disabilities including Crohn's disease, POTS, FND and severe endometriosis. I also have a stoma but I'm able to change my bag independently. I am looking for 2 Personal Assistants who can be consistent and helpful both around the house and in supporting me with accessing the community.

I have a 7-year-old son who is home educated who requires a lot of attention from me and therefore I need someone who can be friendly and approachable, but who can also work with minimal supervision.

I also have ADHD and autism so would appreciate clear and straightforward communication., 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

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

- Able to drive and likes to cook

- Experience with ADHD and autistic people

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/pa-support-workers-127586437