Personal Assistant / Support Worker DP7415

I am a 21-year-old who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy. I enjoy gaming at home and am a keen supporter of Brighton and Hove football club, I try to go to all their home games.

I am looking for someone to assist me with getting out and about, as well as help me in finding paid employment. I would like support to access a range of activities such as shopping trips, meeting friends in the pub and on occasion taking me to a Brighton and Hove football match.

I am also looking for someone who will be able to support me at lunchtimes to prepare my lunch.

I use a wheelchair to move around, and I currently need help to access my bedroom and bathroom when in my home environment.

I require a driver who is willing to drive my Motability car for when we go out.

Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Help with putting away and taking out clothes.
- Getting in and out of the wheelchair ('transferring')
- Physiotherapy exercises
- Driving and accompanying me to social events such as; Football, Cinema and College
- Evening meetings with friends in Pub/Club
- Accompanying and assisting me on shopping trips when required
- Accessing public transport (trains/buses)
- Accompany me when accessing social and leisure activities, including going to football matches.
- Accompanying me to doctors/hospital appointments when required
- The above duties will involve driving my car, lifting the folding wheelchair in/out of car, pushing the wheelchair when out.

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
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
- Must have a UK driving licence and be comfortable with driving my car.

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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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