Job Description
*Humans Cornwall are supporting people to find personal assistants. The role may be a private arrangement or funded through a Direct payment*
Location: Carbis Bay
Creative crafty girl who enjoys being outside, loves animals, as well as swimming, dancing, and riding her bike seeks a fun-loving and warm-hearted personal assistant to join her jolly team. She has a diagnosis of Autism and Epilepsy. Role is supporting her 2:1 and there will be no lone-working
Support required:
· Personal support
· Meal preparation
· Support with medication
· Driving her vehicle
· Support her to take part with activities in the community
· Emotional support
· Support with movement via a handling belt and/or a wheelchair when outside
· Supporting with furthering her independence
Hourly rate of pay: £11.50 + £85.50 per sleep in.
Total hours: Various hours and shift patterns including weekends and sleep-ins are available. Times for support cover 24/7, so hours can be negotiated.
Essential:
- A patient person who can adapt to the needs and wants of the people they support.
- Full driving licence
Desirable:
- Some knowledge of Makaton/key signs, although training will be provided
- Someone who can create a warm and homely environment at the beginning and the end of each day to help her feel safe
Training to be provided – Previous support work experience isn’t required, we ask only that you have a willingness to learn
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful. Please contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or email a copy of your C.V. to dale @humanscornwall.co.uk and quote reference 108
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0-40 per week
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carbis Bay: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 108