Wheelchair Personal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Glasgow, United Kingdom Theorise Ltd Full time

Theorise is looking for a Personal Assistant to work with one of our Glasgow based clients. Working as part of Theorise external support team, the successful Personal Assistant will work on a one-to-one basis with a manual wheelchair using student whom will also require assistance with the administering of medication in cases of when the student takes seizues. The Personal Assistant will therefore be required to be proficiently first aid trained to assist should the student have a seizure and have experience of workign with manual wheelchair users.

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- Provide one-to-one support to a student, meeting them before class and working through their timetable to be on hand in cases of emergency.
- Assisting the student on campus in terms of orientation and pushing their wheelchair and in cases where seizures take place to provide support in administering medication.
- To maintain a professional role as a Personal Assistant and be aware of the need to always maintain this positive but professional working relationship with the student.
- Deliver support according to Theorise and each of our clients’ guidelines and codes of conduct.
- A flexible approach to working hours is required.
- Manage paperwork effectively, i.e. completing time sheets and any reports required.
- You will be expected to represent Theorise in a professional manner, this includes adhering to our policies regarding confidentiality and safeguarding.

**Skills, Knowledge & Experience required**
- We expect you to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a willingness to support students with particular needs, and an approachable, patient and understanding manner.
- Experience of working with students in a higher education environment or having experience in studying at college or university level is preferable.
- Experience in working with individuals in wheelchairs and with epilepsy is essential as well as proficient first aid training.

**Job Type**: Temporary contract

**Salary**: £17.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Why are you interested in this role and a good fit for Theorise?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supporting individuals in wheelchairs: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- seizure first aid training/qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/02/2024


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