Personal Assistant / Support Worker Southport Ref DP/DS
Sefton@Work · Tohatchi, NM · 2 wk ago
AdministrativeFull-time
Location: Southport • £12.71 per hour • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
About the role
A Personal Assistant / Support Worker is required to support an adult with a physical disability who uses a wheelchair and leads a busy, independent and active life. The successful candidate will provide practical day-to-day assistance both at home and within the local community, helping the individual maintain their independence and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Providing personal care and support with dressing
- Driving to appointments, shopping trips and social activities
- Preparing light meals
- Supporting with laundry and household tasks
- Keeping the home clean, tidy and organised
- Supporting independence at home and in the community
- Assisting with gardening where required
- Providing practical day-to-day support as needed
Requirements
- Kind, patient and caring
- Honest, dependable and reliable
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Able to work independently and use their own initiative
- Organised and practical in their approach
- A good communicator
- Respectful of dignity, independence and choice
Qualifications
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
- Previous care experience (desirable)
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS check is required. Applicants must have the full right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available. No preference regarding applicant gender.