Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA) - Sunday only-PUR-402-876

Job description

About

About Me

My name is J, I am 21 years old and live with my family in Southend-on-Sea. I enjoy

spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, attending physiotherapy,

shopping, gaming, and getting out into the community. My independence is very

important to me, and I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me in living an

active and fulfilling life.

I have a diagnosis of ADHD, OCD and Anxiety, and I am tetraplegic following

Transverse Myelitis. Despite this, I remain positive and motivated to improve my

strength, mobility and independence.

Hours and Rate of Pay

Sunday: 7:00am - 7:00pm (12-hour shift)

£16.50 per hour- (Can this be confirmed)

What You Would Be Doing...

You will provide one-to-one support with my personal care, health needs, daily

routine, and community activities. You will accompany me to appointments and

social outings, support me with maintaining my independence, and help always

ensure my safety and wellbeing.

You will assist with aspects of my specialist care, including support with spinal cord

injury-related needs, exercise programmes, and the use of specialist equipment

following full training.

The Person I Would Like...

I am looking for someone who is reliable, caring, patient, and respectful of my

independence. You should be confident, able to use your initiative, and comfortable

supporting a young adult with complex physical disabilities.