Personal Assistant

I am a 34-year-old male with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. I am full-time manual and electric wheelchair dependant user I live in Hastings, East Sussex with my family. I require a Personal Assistant/Carer to assist me with all aspects of day to day living such as personal care and accessing the community. I am looking for someone who is reliable with a good sense of humour, has discretion and a caring attitude. I value a friendly yet professional atmosphere.

My passions are fitness and swimming. I enjoy socialising with my family and friends. I like the cinema and love comedy and action movies. I really like to get out in the warm weather and to go out in my electric wheelchair. I am open minded to new interests and hobbies.

I am a practical person and like to plan and fill my time. I am busy with my part time job and volunteering.

A clean driving licence, with access to a vehicle is required. I have use of my own vehicle which you may be required to drive. The main duties will include assisting with personal care (such as showering, toileting) food preparation, accompanying me to appointments, taking me to work, shopping, social events and some light housework.

I will require someone who can also deal with admin work such as respond and compose letters, deal with emails and keep my filing system in order. Basic IT skills are essential and a good level of literacy.

This role would be suitable for someone looking to build experience/their skills, as well as enjoys flexible working patterns.

Three-month probation period is given for the role.

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Duties include:

- Medication prompting/administering

- Personal grooming

- Eating and drinking assistance

- Moving and handling

- Clinical tasks

- Other relevant duties as required

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

- Honest and cheerful

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

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

- I live in the family home, with family members and friends coming to the house. So, someone who is discreet and respectful

- A DBS is required.

- The role may require use of the PA's own car sometimes - mileage would be paid

It would be useful for someone to be working for me that is over 25 years of age due to my insurance policy of driving my personal vehicle, although most of the shift you will be required to the use of your own vehicle. Eg when dropping me off from work etc.

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.

Sunday shift - 7:30am - 10am

- Every Thursday evening I am in need of more assistance - I am hoping for hours of 17:30pm to 20:30pm

- These hours can be agreed with the successful applicant.

- Potential for more ideally regular/weekend hours in the future.

- Bank hours available - this may include early mornings or late evening as well as the occasional overnight when my family are away.

- You may also cover annual leave or sickness.

Hourly pay rate:

£12.71 per hour/ £19.07 Bank Holiday rate. Mileage rate: will be paid, to be discussed at interview.