Personal Assistant

Location: Worcester WR4

To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support to their 18-year-old Son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and mild learning difficulties.

• keep in touch and socialise with family and friends.
• Keep our client company when they take part in activities such as gaming, Lego building & art.
• do hobbies such as watching films, going for walks.
• Accompanying the family on occasional days out.

Domestic duties: support with eating and drinking.

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

• Values someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality and diversity.
• Specific requirements: Ideally someone with an understanding of DMD and previous experience. Must like dogs. Must have a good sense of humour and be fun loving. Have an interest in gaming.

Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

• Previous care & support experience
• knowledge of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• confidentiality
• good at building relationships
• good people skills

• good communicator
• a good listener
• ability to support people with complex care & support needs.

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.