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Personal Assistant/Support Worker CC171
| Posting date: | 11 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £16 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 November 2024 |
| Location: | Croydon, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC171 |
Summary
Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant/Support Worker
Reference Number: CC171
Location: Croydon
Hours per week: 16 hours a week Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Hourly pay rate: £16.00
Mileage rate (if applicable): 45p
Details
I am looking for care for a: Man
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: Yes
Overnight care required: No
Job Description
We are seeking proactive, and empathetic Personal Assistant Support Worker with an interest in events, theatre, concerts, and social outings. This role involves supporting a 43-year-old man with disabilities resulting from a childhood traumatic head injury. He has epilepsy, short-term memory loss, and visual impairment and needs assistance to enhance his independence and community engagement. This is a rewarding role with a chance to significantly impact an individual's life. All professional training provided.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Join us in empowering an individual to lead a more independent and fulfilling life.
Please note: You will not be considered if you do not have a car to use for the role.
Candidate qualities:
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
Proven experience working with adults with cognitive or learning disabilities.
Understanding, patient, and kind approach, with a drive to empower the client.
Flexibility in schedule to accommodate various activities, including visits to pubs and concerts.
Employee Duties:
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Transportation
Companionship
Support the client in engaging with the community through activities such as music events, basketball, go-karting, and more.
Help manage daily activities, promoting independence rather than just providing care.
Assist in documenting activities in a memory book to help cope with memory loss.
Develop a structured weekly and monthly activity schedule that fosters social interaction, independence, and enjoyment while keeping within budget constraints.
Additional requirements
Nn-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
Reference Number: CC171
Location: Croydon
Hours per week: 16 hours a week Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Hourly pay rate: £16.00
Mileage rate (if applicable): 45p
Details
I am looking for care for a: Man
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: Yes
Overnight care required: No
Job Description
We are seeking proactive, and empathetic Personal Assistant Support Worker with an interest in events, theatre, concerts, and social outings. This role involves supporting a 43-year-old man with disabilities resulting from a childhood traumatic head injury. He has epilepsy, short-term memory loss, and visual impairment and needs assistance to enhance his independence and community engagement. This is a rewarding role with a chance to significantly impact an individual's life. All professional training provided.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. Join us in empowering an individual to lead a more independent and fulfilling life.
Please note: You will not be considered if you do not have a car to use for the role.
Candidate qualities:
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
Proven experience working with adults with cognitive or learning disabilities.
Understanding, patient, and kind approach, with a drive to empower the client.
Flexibility in schedule to accommodate various activities, including visits to pubs and concerts.
Employee Duties:
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Transportation
Companionship
Support the client in engaging with the community through activities such as music events, basketball, go-karting, and more.
Help manage daily activities, promoting independence rather than just providing care.
Assist in documenting activities in a memory book to help cope with memory loss.
Develop a structured weekly and monthly activity schedule that fosters social interaction, independence, and enjoyment while keeping within budget constraints.
Additional requirements
Nn-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
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