Personal Assistant / Support Worker ES1723
Independent lives, Eastbourne
Personal Assistant / Support Worker ES1723
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Independent lives, Eastbourne
- Part time
- Permanent
- Remote working
Posted today, 29 Apr | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: ec561aa203454ae28c3cab6023c25335
Location ref: Eastbourne
Full Job Description
We are looking for a reliable personal assistant to provide support to our 16 year old son and enable short periods of respite.
The role is to encourage independence in daily living skills as well as supporting him with fun activities such as baking, playing board games and role play.
As part of our son's care he needs support with doing therapies at home including physiotherapy exercises and sensory play.
This year we have National Trust membership so joining family outings to support with activities would be very helpful.
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Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Evening supervision while parents go out
- Participating in baking, playing board games and role play
- Support to attend Riding for the Disabled
- Joining with family activities to provide extra support
- Support to attend swimming
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 always work to high standards of health & safety
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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