Personal Assistant: Community Access Support Wc1175A

Ad Hoc (immediate start, but can be flexible to accommodate)

Hourly pay rate:
£18 per hour
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I am a lady in my 50's in long-term recovery from a car crash and negotiating life with injuries including brain injury which causes hypersensitivity, fatigue, pain etc. I love the outdoors and nature and enjoy reading and crafting.

I am looking for a calm, kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport for occasional longer drives and more local ones to attend appointments, visit friends and with shopping etc. I will need help with lifting shopping etc. errands to buy/collect things etc.

I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking is essential. I have a well-behaved medium sized dog who will need to come with me on some journeys. She is happy to travel in the footwell or boot.

A confident careful driver with access to their own vehicle is essential. A larger vehicle like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as smaller vehicles tend to be difficult due to my injuries, however it is possible a smaller heavier smooth car might work fine for me.
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Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Shopping
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Provide assistance in supporting my independence and accessing the local community

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- Reliable with good timekeeping
- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
- Honest and cheerful
- Creative
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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., Disability Confident
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