Personal assistant / Carer – 24 hour shifts – Permanent and Bank Full Time

Are you positive, outgoing and looking for a new opportunity?
Then this role could be for you!

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
FEMALE ONLY (See below)
DRIVER  (Full UK Driving License)
HAPPY TO WORK IN A DOG FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

The role is for a Carer/ Personal Assistant for a young Female, living independently in Staines, Middlesex in a fully adapted home. The job is for someone who can help and support me in all aspects of my daily life, including personal care and feeding. Full support and training will be given to the ideal candidate.

To start as soon as possible – Please note, due to the intimate nature of some aspects of this role, this position is exempt from Sex Discrimination legislation, so that only Females should apply. This post is exempt from discrimination due to the Occupational Need Act.

Both PERMANENT and BANK positions available, to be rostered a month in advance, including some weekends.

In addition, please note applicants must be resident and eligible to work in the United Kingdom and minimum age must be 21yrs, due to vehicle insurance policy requirements.

Salary: £273.02 per 24 hour shift

About Me:
•      I am non-verbal but use a talker to communicate
•      I like to live a very independent life
•      Very socially orientated and have a busy life
•      I love cooking and eating
•      Enjoy spending time with my large family & friends
•      Love listening to music

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
•      Based in Staines, Middlesex
•      24 hour shift pattern –   4 days available per week (split between 2 positions) plus bank shifts available
•      All aspects of personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, feeding)
•      Driving my big van.  (I like to get out and about.)
•      Assistance with looking after / dog walking
•      House keeping
•      Shopping
•      Driving a wheelchair adapted vehicle (Renault Master)

Experience/Qualifications:
•      Previous experience is advantageous  but not essential
•      Full in-house training will be given
•      Full UK driving license (Manual Vehicle)
•      Fluent in English

Competencies:
•      Must be reliable
•      Good time management skills
•      Must have common sense
•      A good sense of humour

All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

If you feel you have the required qualities and wish to apply for this post, please send me your CV. I look forward to hearing from you!

Tagged as: companion, live in, personal care