Z034 Personal Assistant wanted for a cheerful man needing support with all aspects of his life – up to 13½hours per week, HU3 area.
One or two Personal Assistants (PAs) are required for a gentleman in the HU3 area of Hull. This gentleman is a wheelchair user and needs help with all aspects of his life. This includes all aspects of personal care.
The gentleman does not use speech, but can make his feelings known. He responds well to people who are of a cheerful disposition and involve him in a positive way in what is going on. He likes going out for walks, seeing cars and buses, lively music, and being entertained.
His mum is his main carer and she will guide the PAs in how to assist the gentleman. She will ensure PAs know how to meet the gentleman’s care needs including how to use the hoist that he requires to lift him.
The PAs role falls into two parts, first meeting all aspects of the gentleman’s personal care needs including dressing, washing, toileting and meals, and second, assisting around the house with domestic tasks that the gentleman can not do including laundry and cleaning.
The key qualities for a personal assistant for this gentleman are:
– To be able to work with this gentleman as an individual and be sensitive to his feelings and his likes and dislikes
– To be of a cheerful disposition
– To be able to interact with him and involve him in things that he finds interesting.
– To be ready to learn how he communicates with others.
– To be ready to learn what he finds engaging and entertaining.
– To be able to provide a good quality of physical care for him and to learn about his particular care needs.
– To be reliable and consistent.
– To be able to work closely with his mother and under her direction.
The successful applicant(s) will be employed subject to a DBS check.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.
Please quote Ref: Z034
Location: HU3
Rate of pay: £12.21
Hours: up to 13½hrs per week
Vacancies: 1or 2
How to apply
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Apply for multiple vacancies by completing the application form in the ‘Apply to be a PA’ section of the website. You must then email admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Send a printed application or CV & covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. You must include the references of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Important Information
The above vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/ representative. They receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will choose which candidates to progress and it most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard from the employer within 4 weeks, you should consider your application unsuccessful.
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