Female Support Assistant - Brighton DW/SW/BRIGHTON/01

Placed: 14/12/17
Region: East Sussex
Location: Brighton
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

**We are looking to** recruit a Support Assistant to assist an adult who is a wheelchair user with multiple health problems in the Brighton Marina Village area. The client is female and wishes for female only applicants due to her personal care requirements.

**The role is** to support the client in her own home and out in the community. You will be required to undertake duties such as assisting with Personal Care, Medical help in emergency situations, House work- cleaning, laundry, tidying, emptying bins etc, Light gardening, Cooking vegetarian and gluten free food, Help with pet care (I have an assistance dog and a kitten), Help with administration of medications and medicine stock taking, Companion for adventures, Attending appointments and leisure activities and to support her with engaging with the community.

Weekday shifts are busier, with more healthcare administration (making appointments, arranging transport, phoning the pharmacy, filing medical letters etc) so a good level of English is required.

The weekend shifts are more social and include cooking, driving places/trips out and household chores.

The post may also require you to accompany the client on holiday if requested.

**Their interests** The client is a 30 year old Married outgoing lady, who loves to socialise, have friends over, and go to church and adventure in the big wide world! She love animals, nature and fun!

**They are looking for:** Female applicants only. Applicants must have a Full Clean Driving Licence for hospital appointments, trips out (wheelchair accessible vehicle provided). Some care experience would be desirable.

**Times and Days required:** The rota is 08.00 - 18.00 & 18.00 08.00 the on call is 08.00 22.00. There are various shifts available per month.

Applicants must be flexible to meet the needs of the client. Some times and days may vary. Applicants will need to be available to cover other workers etc.

**Rate of Pay:** £8.73 per hour, the on call is £40 plus your hourly rate for any hands on care you provide whilst being on call.

Other benefits are enhanced bank holiday rates, company pension facilitates, access you will be required to attend training sessions and regular supervision.

For more information please call 01246 520038 (dial://01246520038) or click to apply for this online.

Price / Salary: We are looking to recruit a Support Assistant to assist an adult who is a wheelchair user with multi