Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker BRR7585
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £12.21 i £14.40 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Worthing, West Sussex |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Independent Lives |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BRR7585 |
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Female Personal Care Assistant/Support Worker
Ref: BRR7585
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: Up to 45 hours per week, flexible hours. Day time and overnight care required: various shifts with option for some overnight and weekend as required
Hourly pay rate: £14.40 daytime rate, £12.21 overnight rate
I am a practicing artist in my 30s who uses a wheelchair and requires support to live independently in my own home with parents. I have my own studio in the garden and experiment with all forms of art and craft. I am in the final stages of a Creative Arts degree with the OU.
My condition and physical abilities can fluctuate dramatically. I have lost the majority of my ability to speak so use a speech device and some self-taught sign language to communicate. I recently developed intermittent paralysis in my upper limbs which makes communication challenging and patience key. I will need you to be flexible, adaptable to any situation, and self-motivated. Reliability and the ability to follow instructions is of the utmost importance. This role has the benefit of lots of down time A sense of humour and positive outlook on life is preferable.
Daily activities will vary according to my mood/abilities but will include personal care, domestic tasks and support with social and leisure activities. A driver with a clean licence and willingness to drive my WAV when required. Previous experience in the care sector would be advantageous but not essential as full specialist training will be given.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Housekeeping
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
General cleaning and tidying of my part of the home including the garden studio
Preparing drinks and meals
Helping to feed me when I am unable to do this independently and monitoring me to prevent choking.
Support to access the garden
Making phone calls on my behalf.
Physiotherapy exercises
Accompanying on trips out including visiting art galleries, museums, theatre and social community group events as well as exploring local area to complete degree.
Accompanying to appointments when required e.g. doctors, hospital
Driving my car
At home – Support as required with reading, art practice both practical and digital
Support with clinical tasks will be required later on once full training has been completed.
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
Additional requirements Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Ref: BRR7585
Location: Worthing
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Employment status: employed
Hours per week: Up to 45 hours per week, flexible hours. Day time and overnight care required: various shifts with option for some overnight and weekend as required
Hourly pay rate: £14.40 daytime rate, £12.21 overnight rate
I am a practicing artist in my 30s who uses a wheelchair and requires support to live independently in my own home with parents. I have my own studio in the garden and experiment with all forms of art and craft. I am in the final stages of a Creative Arts degree with the OU.
My condition and physical abilities can fluctuate dramatically. I have lost the majority of my ability to speak so use a speech device and some self-taught sign language to communicate. I recently developed intermittent paralysis in my upper limbs which makes communication challenging and patience key. I will need you to be flexible, adaptable to any situation, and self-motivated. Reliability and the ability to follow instructions is of the utmost importance. This role has the benefit of lots of down time A sense of humour and positive outlook on life is preferable.
Daily activities will vary according to my mood/abilities but will include personal care, domestic tasks and support with social and leisure activities. A driver with a clean licence and willingness to drive my WAV when required. Previous experience in the care sector would be advantageous but not essential as full specialist training will be given.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Housekeeping
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance
General cleaning and tidying of my part of the home including the garden studio
Preparing drinks and meals
Helping to feed me when I am unable to do this independently and monitoring me to prevent choking.
Support to access the garden
Making phone calls on my behalf.
Physiotherapy exercises
Accompanying on trips out including visiting art galleries, museums, theatre and social community group events as well as exploring local area to complete degree.
Accompanying to appointments when required e.g. doctors, hospital
Driving my car
At home – Support as required with reading, art practice both practical and digital
Support with clinical tasks will be required later on once full training has been completed.
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
Additional requirements Non-smoker due to medical reasons, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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. Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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