Support Worker/Personal Assistant in Beckley

What are you going to do:

Our client is a 19-year-old young motivated lady who has mild cerebral palsy, is wheelchair dependent and requires support with transferring, personal care and other aspects of her daily life.

We are looking for good calibre persons to join out team on a part time basis to support our client in her daily living and work towards her independence. The personal assistant should also be able to enable the client to undertake social and leisure activities including going to the gym, support with home exercise program set up by the physiotherapist, shopping, cinema and going to concerts.

The personal assistant will work within the family home therefore an ability to work flexibly and communicate clearly are essential. Our client is also due to start college in September 2018 and may also require support with activities such as scribing for her.

This will be an incredible opportunity to work alongside a charismatic young lady with drive for her independence. This role requires some flexibility as there maybe events the client would like to attend might occasionally be out of the normal working hours.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant experience in working with clients with additional needs, especially relating to the key goals of the role, as outlined.
• Available for a variety of shifts throughout the week including some weekend shifts.
• Responsible, trustworthy and very reliable.
• Genuine caring, sensitive and patient profile.
• Ability to learn and follow training and assessment.
• Confident, creative and independent, in assisting in researching and planning activities.
• Desire to take part in activities with the client.
• Good communicator.
• Our client seeks someone who is well organised and flexible.
• All posts are subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure. Full training will be provided. A full driving licence is essential.

NB: Community Case Management Services Limited are not the Employer

What we offer:

• Training
• DBS Disclosure
• Support and guidance

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Other

Location

Beckley

Working hours per week

20 - 25

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs, Evening Job, Weekend

Salary indication

Between £12.00 and £14.00 Per Hour

Responsible for

Caring and Assisting

Profession type

Health / Medical , Home Care

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

Yes

Cover Letter Required

Yes

Languages

English