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Cheerful person wants support with socialising – Ratby

Reference - AE634446
Permanent position

Preferred days/times:
Saturdays and Sundays, times to be arranged with the PA, can be flexible with the two days and times

Tasks/duties:
Support with:
Personal care
shopping
keeping the environment clean and tidy
toileting
accessing the community
washing
cooking

The PA is required to have a full, clean UK driving licence and their own vehicle
The client will pay for fuel

Client main diagnosis:
The client is registered blind, having total retinal detachment, due to a head trauma.
Global development delay
Learning disability
Epilepsy

Challenging behaviour
The client will pull their hair when they are agitated or overwhelmed

Communication:
The client is non-verbal, and their needs must be anticipated. Family will support with this. PA must be clear with communication.

Client enjoys:
Listening to music and going out, socialising and listening to people when chatting
They do not like loud noises

This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, and capable, and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.

Genders which may apply for this job – Female

Hours per week – 10.5 hours per week

Hourly rate – £17.71 per hour employed

Area – Hinckley and Bosworth

Driving licence required – Yes

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – No

Required care experience – learning disability, sensory impairment

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