Personal Care Assistant For Disabled Man In South Manchester
Are you a caring, practical, proactive person looking for an engaging job in South Manchester? Come be a personal assistant!
12 hours a week over 3 or 4 shifts
Work during weekday late morning and early afternoons, typically 4 hour shifts
- 4.6 weeks paid holiday/year. Statutory sick pay.
- DBS check required (at employer's expense)
I'm looking for a lgbtq-friendly Personal Care Assistant to help me around my home and community.
I'm a 30-something gay transgender man living in Burnage with my husband. I have a number of chronic physical and mental health conditions and require support with day to day living. I am chronically ill, a full time wheelchair user and autistic. I like reading and watching crime and thriller fiction, finding new places to get good vegan / gluten-free cakes and telling people interesting facts I've recently learned about whatever my current interest is (currently native wildlife especially birds and flowers).
Help I need -
- Assistance washing and bathing
- Help getting dressed and undressed
- Preparation of food and drinks
- Phoning doctors and organising appointments
- Accompanying to and from appointments
- Laundry and light housework / cleaning
- Prompting to take medication and to monitor my health conditions
- Accompanying to the shops and / or fetching items from the shops
- Accompanied time spent in parks and nature
- Planned longer shifts to do day trips
Ideal candidates will have some experience of providing care (formal or informal), good hygiene standards, some cooking skills, good communication, and knowledge of autism. Understanding of the lgbtq community or openness to learning how to support lgbtq people is essential. The ability to be self-directed at times is a strong bonus.
This job is open to people of all genders. Fellow disabled people with capacity for the role are encouraged to apply and all reasonable adjustments will be made.
All necessary training, equipment, and PPE will be provided. No uniform, dress code informal. Enhanced DBS required (employer to cover cost).
About the Working Environment
Most of the role will be at my home in the M19 area, which has level access and off-road parking, and is convenient for public transport. There are no pets. There are no children in the household. There is no smoking on the premises. Some of the role will include traveling on public transport and attending medical settings (employer to cover expenses and provide PPE).
If you can drive and have a car, driving expenses will be covered.
About me and the people best suited to work for me
- lifelong learner
- Covid-cautious
- Gym-curious
The right person to work with me will be-
- Willing to work outdoors in all weather
- Good with both planning and spontaneity
- Able to stay calm when things go wrong
- Willing to mask indoors to protect me from covid19
- Open to trying new things and/or shares some of my interests
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At Crosslee Community Primary School, part of the CLIC Co-operative Trust, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our collaborative culture, which encourages professional development and embraces diversity. Located in Greater Manchester, we offer a flexible working schedule that aligns with school hours, allowing for a balanced work-life experience while making a meaningful impact in the community.
