Female Personal Assistant

5 months ago


Woodley, United Kingdom ILS Case Management & Rehabilitation Solutions Full time

About The Role

**Location**:Woodley, Berkshire
**Days & Hours: An average of **35.25 hours - this will be on a fixed term basis for 6 months with the possibility of extension or to become permanent.
- Monday 8am - 1pm (5hrs) and 5pm - 7pm (2 hrs)
- Tuesday 8am - 1pm (5 hrs)
- Wed 8am - 1pm (5 hrs) and 5pm - 7pm (2 hrs)
- Thursday 8am - 1pm (5 hrs) and 5pm - 7pm (2hrs) Every other week 8am - 7pm to support training (11 hrs)
- Friday 8am - 1pm (5hrs)
- Every other Sunday - 6.30pm - 1am (6 ½ hours)

**Pay**:£15.50 per hour Weekdays and £16.50 per hour Weekends.
**Driver required? **Essential (will need own car to get to work)
**Driving Clients Car? **Yes, Denise's vehicle
**Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? **Yes, on duty and to attend trainings
**Essential Experience**:Experience working with adults with trauma and an interest in therapy
**Desirable**:Spinal injury, pain and fatigue
**Pets**:2 dogs
**Accommodation (while on duty)**: Partially adapted family home

Denise, born in 1988 considers family to be very important to her. She has a keen interest in sport and exercise and is a member of the GB Paralympics ice hockey team for which she has regular training and matches.
Denise was injured during a rugby match in October 2017. As a result of the accident and sustained severe injuries including a T10, spinal cord injury which has been classified as ASIA B, paraplegia. She also has a diagnosis of complex regional pain syndrome and suffers fatigue. Denise is independently mobile in her manual wheelchair and all basic wheelchair skills and a majority of advanced skills, she is independent with all transfers.

Your role will be to support Denise with day-to-day activities as needed. At times, this may include supporting with elements of personal care. This will also include supporting Denise with domestic tasks for her, as well as the family, assisting with the children's meals when needed, helping to build her confidence with being a mum and supporting her with childcare as required. Your role will also include driving and supporting Denise at her Ice Hockey training and assisting with any therapy based activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic person to join a dedicated family and develop existing skills and support this very special lady. A truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and has an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion.

**Pay and Benefits**:

- £15.50 per hour Weekdays and £16.50 per hour Weekends.
- 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
- Free DBS check.

**In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered**:

- Induction,
- Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate),
- Regular clinical supervision/review meetings,
- On-going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department

**Safeguarding**
ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our Clients’ employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require:

- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK;
- Satisfactory references, including your last employer;
- An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed.
- About You
- Female due to providing personal care
- Must be able to work with specialist equipment (training will be provided). A Handling Management Plan is available and is designed to reduce the risk of handling injuries, but you may be required to bend, kneel, squat, push or pull.
- Experience with working with Spinal Injury
- Confident and comfortable working in Denise’s own home and sensitive to the needs and wishes of her and her family
- Can demonstrate commitment and passion for meeting Denise's needs
- Can demonstrate empathy and understanding in an appropriate and professional manner
- A team player who understands the importance of feedback to qualified members of the team
- Can develop productive and professional relationships with others
- Actively creates an inclusive environment respecting diversity
- Good organisational skills who can adhere to standards and quality requirements
- Friendly, approachable with a proactive and encouraging approach
- Punctual, patient, reliable and trustworthy
- Can maintain an excellent level of confidentiality
- Good verbal & written communication skills and IT literate
- Able to think creatively and to use initiative
- Willingness to work flexibly and cover shifts, sometimes at short notice
- A full driving licence (endorsements to be disclosed)

**Where a specific gender is stated as essential, gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1, of the schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 fo


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