Personal Assistant for blind man @ £13.59/hr in Maidstone

Personal Assistant for blind man @ £13.59/hr in Maidstone – Maidstone – ME16

Description

Personal Assistant required to support a young man who is registered blind accessing sporting/keep fit events in the community and with his weekly shopping etc. It also involves help with any correspondence, possibly support attending appointments and keeping a watchful eye on his safety and wellbeing.

Hours

10 hours per week split over 3 working days (possible uplift to 12 hours per week)

Holidays

Holiday entitlement under contract (pro rata statutory leave)

Rate

£13.59 per hour (awaiting possible uplift from KCC social services)

Mileage

45p/mile whilst transporting client

Location

Client is based in central Maidstone

Duration

Permanent

Working Hours

A typical week might be:

• Tuesday: Includes transport to Boxing Club in Aylesford (4 miles away) – Approximately 11:30am until 2:30pm
• Wednesday: Transport to Maidstone for lunch/drink/gym/social interaction – Approximately 11:00am until 3:00pm
• Thursday: Includes transport to local supermarket and assistance with shopping – Approximately 11:00am until 2:00pm

Generally

Assistance with any correspondence, checking client’s well-being, and support needs. Checking his flat is clean and safe.

Personal Qualities

• Trustworthy & reliable, patient, kind, helpful and caring, polite, understanding and respectful, good communicator with a sense of humour.

Requirements

• The applicant must have a clean driving license and a suitable vehicle and insurance for business use.
• Previous experience/training in care work would be an advantage but is not essential as training can be provided.
• Interest in sport/keep fit with a willingness to offer encouragement and occasional guidance suited to someone with a visual impairment.
• Will be required to submit monthly mileage/expense invoices and log their holidays.
• Subject to suitable references and an Enhanced DBS, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.

Selection

Selection will be via personal interview. The post might suit a person with schoolchildren.