Female Bank Support Worker/Personal Care Assistant DP7667 in Arundel

This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman. Drivers licence required: Yes.

We are looking to recruit a number of Female Bank Support Workers/Personal Care Assistants to be part of a team to support our disabled daughter to lead as independent a life as she possibly can. She is 26 years old and has Cerebral Palsy. She enjoys swimming and going to the gym. Ability to swim required to assist in the pool.

We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals who enjoy interacting with disabled people and assisting them with their daily living activities. Duties will include supporting with personal care, domestic tasks, and social tasks and everyday activities in and outside of the home.

Candidates must be warm and friendly with a strong work ethic and positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing high quality care and support. You must have the ability to read and speak English to a reasonable standard. Excellent communication and people skills required. You must be willing/able to drive a Motability car and be over 25 years of age for insurance purposes.

Duties include:

• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
• Shopping and paying bills
• Vehicle maintenance, petrol, add blue etc.
• Getting in/out of bed
• Safe transferring and movement using the necessary equipment provided
• Getting to and from medical appointments
• Driving client to work, to learn or training for work
• Driving client to support or focus groups
• Driving client to take part in leisure activities
• Assistance with physio and physical activities and exercise e.g. swimming, gym classes
• Assistance with socialising/meeting others
• Contacting and meeting with friends or family
• Encouraging and assisting with the use of communication aids

Candidate qualities:

• A UK driving license holder and willing/able to drive a Motability car
• Over 25 years of age for car insurance purposes
• Able to swim to assist client in swimming pool
• Able to learn the needs of a disabled person
• Self-motivated
• Hygienic and well presented
• Able to follow instructions and work on their own initiative
• Compassionate
• Encouraging and patient
• Good communication and listening skills
• Able to be flexible

Desirable, but not essential:

• Have previous experience of providing personal care
• Experience of working with people with Cerebral Palsy

Additional requirements: Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.

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. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check. 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. Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.