SOCIAL CARE - PERSONAL ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.00 to £15.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2024 |
| Location: | Melksham, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Job Ref 295 |
Summary
Personal Assistant Job Description
Vacancy Ref: 295
Location Melksham
Hours 15 hours per week. Days and times to be negotiated
Payrate £15 per hour (self employed applicants only)
Holiday N/A
Driving Licence Essential and use of own vehicle with business insurance in place
DBS Check Yes
A bit about me:
I am 19 years old, female at birth. My preferred pronouns are they/them. I am autistic, dyspraxic and dyslexic. I am socially anxious but keen to become confident using public transport. I have sensory difficulties with foods, you must be sympathetic to this. I live at home with my family.
About the role:
To support the young person in gaining access to the local community. No challenging behaviour, but socially anxious so assistance is required to help them navigate the local area. Their main priority is needing someone to help with transport to and from Chippenham College from 9th September where they intend to resit Maths and English GCSE part time. Escorting them to places that may inspire them or visiting friends. Also escorting them to interviews when applicable. Support is also required with attending physical/mental health appointments. You must be LGBTQ supportive. No personal care or food preparation is required.
You must have a full clean driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance in place. You will already be registered as self employed or willing to become self employed.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is kind, responsible, reliable and trustworthy and who will be sensitive to my needs.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
Vacancy Ref: 295
Location Melksham
Hours 15 hours per week. Days and times to be negotiated
Payrate £15 per hour (self employed applicants only)
Holiday N/A
Driving Licence Essential and use of own vehicle with business insurance in place
DBS Check Yes
A bit about me:
I am 19 years old, female at birth. My preferred pronouns are they/them. I am autistic, dyspraxic and dyslexic. I am socially anxious but keen to become confident using public transport. I have sensory difficulties with foods, you must be sympathetic to this. I live at home with my family.
About the role:
To support the young person in gaining access to the local community. No challenging behaviour, but socially anxious so assistance is required to help them navigate the local area. Their main priority is needing someone to help with transport to and from Chippenham College from 9th September where they intend to resit Maths and English GCSE part time. Escorting them to places that may inspire them or visiting friends. Also escorting them to interviews when applicable. Support is also required with attending physical/mental health appointments. You must be LGBTQ supportive. No personal care or food preparation is required.
You must have a full clean driving licence and have access to your own vehicle with business insurance in place. You will already be registered as self employed or willing to become self employed.
The kind of person I am looking for:
I am looking for someone who is kind, responsible, reliable and trustworthy and who will be sensitive to my needs.
Application Form: https://www.wiltspa-reg.org.uk/vacancies-board/
Please note that this advertisement has been placed on behalf of an individual employer that we are supporting. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the individual employer and not by the
Wiltshire Centre for Independent Living.
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