Personal Assistant CILR / GLOS / 120326

Compass Disability Services, Stroud

Personal Assistant CILR / GLOS / 120326

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Compass Disability Services, Stroud

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 days ago, 7 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: a0da702fae6349a1ab4a233bc2075917

Location ref: Stroud

Full Job Description

  • · Assisting with personal care tasks such as bathing, toileting and dressing

    We're looking for some friendly and reliable Personal Care Assistants to support me in my daily life.
  • I am a 18 year old young woman, who is a full-time wheelchair user, with complex needs; I have a really rare genetic condition (Glutaric Aciduria Type 1), dystonia, unvoluntary movements, severe scoliosis, dislocated right hip, coeliac disease. I have good mental capacity and studying for A level. I am PEG fed (blends), but I do eat orally too. I am nonverbal. I use an AAC device to communicate with people around me, do my schoolwork and interact with the outside world. I enjoy the cinema, going bowling, playing boccia (paralympic sport), going to the theatre, meeting my friends out and about, watching TV and I love going shopping and watching/going to football matches. I'm looking for some people who can help me maintain my independence and enjoy my favourite activities.,
  • · Previous experience in a caregiving role is preferred but not essential.
  • · Experience with SEN preferred but not essential · Be able to drive (a wheelchair accessible vehicle) · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. · Patience, empathy, good sense of humour and a positive and fun attitude. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Reliable and punctual. Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references. You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

    Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/personal-assistant-cilr-glos-120326-126949185
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