Support worker / Personal Care Assistant in LATCHFORD

Overview

Independent Living Team on behalf of an Individual Employer

Personal Care Assistant role

DP / CHW33

Hours of work

Hours of work : 8 HOURS PER WEEK. These hours can be worked flexibly, however a Sunday and Monday could be better. The exact working hours would be discussed at interview stage, with the prospective employer.

Location

Location : LATCHFORD AREA OF WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE

Rate of pay

Rate of pay : £12.60 PER HOUR

Personal Assistant required to provide personal and practical assistance, to enable a disabled gentleman to live independently, in his own home and in the community.

Main duties

Main duties will be mostly related to clients with ADD and ASD symptoms, such as :

• Assistance with personal care (in order to wash regularly, an example would be preparing a towel, clothes and running the shower)
• Assisting at meal times, meal preparation (the gentleman forgets to eat regularly, and leans towards healthy microwave meals, specifically Gym Kitchen)
• Assistance with laundry tasks; washing clothes and bedding, as needed, and help to keep washing baskets from
• Assistance with admin tasks (remembering and attending appointments, prescriptions, completing forms)
• Assistance with shopping tasks (prompting with this, as the gentleman orders online)
• Assistance with domestic duties (keeping kitchen clean / uncluttered, overflowing bins, washing dishes and cleaning sink)
• Assistance helping the gentleman to manage personal relationships, such as helping with communicating his needs and feelings, such as planning how to approach situations, and communicating in positive ways
• Help the gentleman to recognise when to regulate his feelings and energy levels
• Escorting to events and outings; (the gentleman has an interest in racing and has a track car), and also assistance during these events, particularly when he is anxious.

He would appreciate support during signing in process, explanation of rules (this would be completed between 7.00am — 9.00am). The personal assistant would be welcome to leave the event after this, or to join as a passenger if they would like to.

CAR OWNER / DRIVER IS PREFERRED, BUT NOT ESSENTIAL, for this role. If the successful applicant will be using their own car as part of their employment, they must ensure that their insurance provider covers them for business purposes.

Further information

A probationary period will be included for the successful applicant.

The successful applicant would be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (free).

How to apply

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity, please submit a cover letter explaining your interest and why you are a suitable candidate.

Email the cover letter to Warrington Disability Partnership - Independent Living Team

Quoting reference DP / CHW33

The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the prospective employer who will conduct interviews.

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