Self Employed Personal Assistant/Carer - Maidstone - ME15
Job Reference (ea37ebda)
A reliable, caring and proactive female Personal Assistant/Carer is required to be part of a small team supporting our 30 year old daughter who lives with her family in the Maidstone area of Kent. She has a rare medical condition and is a full time wheelchair user with moderate learning difficulties
This is a rewarding one-to-one role, supporting an independent young woman who is friendly, likeable, has a terrific sense of humour and is a big fan of Little Mix and Married At First Sight. She wants to make the most of life, enjoy her various clubs (without parents!), feel safe and happy and learn to trust other carers apart from Mum!
Duties include:
Personal care and assistance with dressing
Assistance with mobility and wheelchair support
Support at social outings
Providing companionship, physical and emotional support
Support independence
Requirements
The successful candidate must:
Be Female (genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010)
Be Self Employed
Hold a full clean UK driving licence
Be confident driving an automatic wheelchair adapted vehicle for longer distances on motorways
Be an non smoker/vaper
Support and participate in various activities including physical activities such as swimming
Be patient, trustworthy, compassionate and flexible
A good communicator with a positive attitude
Maintain confidentiality and dignity
Previous care or support work experience is preferred but not essential for the right candidate
Job details
Weekday and/or weekend work
Breakdown of potential hours:
Mondays - 3.5 hours, local based activity
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8 hours, activity day in East Sussex
Fridays - 4 hours, local based activity
Any other extra social activity and weekend working will be agreed in advance
Full familiarisation will be provided
Hourly rate £18
Application
Please apply with a short introduction about yourself including:
Relevant experience
Availability
Driving experience
Why you would be suited for this role
References and an enhanced DBS check will be required
Services
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Self Employed
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep