FEMALE Carer/Personal Assistant

Job Ref
DP/ER15

Location
Lymm

About this job

Female CARER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT

Ref: DP/ER15

This position is advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 Occupational Requirements.

Post 1

Hours: 8 per week

Post 2

For two PAs working alternate Saturdays

Hours: 8 hours per alternate Saturday

Additional hours may be required during school holidays and some weekday evenings.

Exact working times will be discussed with the prospective employer at the interview stage.

Rate of Pay: £13.60 per hour

Location: Lymm area, Warrington, Cheshire

A car driver is preferred for this role.

Experience working with individuals who have physical disabilities and additional needs is essential.

Job Description

We are looking for one female Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old teenage girl who has a rare genetic mutation called HNRNPH2, for 8 hours per week. Alternatively, we are seeking two assistants to work alternate Saturdays for 8 hours each. The role involves assisting her at home and enabling access to social and leisure activities within the community.

She has a great personality, is non-verbal, and uses a wheelchair. She enjoys music, going to the park, books, baking, and messy play. She does not like loud noises or overcrowded places.

Personal Requirements:

Support in learning independent living skills

Assistance with personal care tasks: showering, toileting, changing continence pads

Experience with lifting and hoisting (essential)

Escorting to events and outings

Support during social and leisure activities

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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

How to Apply

Please send a covering letter explaining why you’re the right person for this role, along with your CV, to the Independent Living Team at Warrington Disability Partnership:

Email: iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Job Reference: DP/ER15

The Independent Living Team will forward applications to the employer, who will arrange interviews.

How to apply

To apply, please send a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to the Warrington Disability Partnership Independent Living Team, quoting reference DP/ER15

iltrecruitment@disabilitypartnership.org.uk

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