Applicant status required: Employed
* This role is a private arrangement with a person or family who is seeking support for someone else or themselves. You will not be employed by or carry out work for Humans Cornwall; we have a dedicated team to help identify private personal assistants for care and support. These roles are personally assisting somebody to achieve their goals, gain independence and/or manage their daily lives; These will be self-funded by the family or person, or they may receive a Direct payment from Cornwall council. *
Female (25-35 years) as requirement to have hands on during seizures.
Location: Helston
23-year-old Neurodiverse female with Type 2 Bipolar Disorder and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) which includes non-epileptic attack disorder and sensory impairments is wishing to employ a personal assistant to further her independence whilst her parents at work.
Support required:
· Supporting client with their Mental Health – attending appointments in Redruth and promoting a positive outlook.
· Supporting client with their physical wellbeing – 3 weekly swimming and gym sessions. Swimming/Gym sessions will be at the Falmouth Hotel or swimming at Swanpool Beach.
· Supporting client to attend Arts & Crafts courses.
· Supporting client to attend GP and hospital Appointments and collection of prescriptions in Helston.
· PA to be responsive to client’s needs – there may be a requirement to work Saturday’s and potentially evenings – TOIL will be provided if working over allotted 35 hours per week.
· Encouragement around self-care – client has a suprapubic catheter in situ.
Hourly rate of pay: £12.60 + 0.45p per mile
Hours per week: 35
Working schedule: Monday – Friday 09:30 – 17:00
Hours and days may be subject to change at short notice dependent on the needs of the client.
Essential:
· Valid DBS
· Driving Licence
· Evidence of previous experience working with Neurodivergent Adults.
· Evidence of previous experience working with adults with complex Mental Health needs.
Desirable:
· In date First Aid Certificate
· Ability to manage seizure activity and adhere to seizure care plan.
· Ability to manage shoulder dislocations – shoulder will often dislocate during seizure. Training can be provided by parents.
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
When applying, your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful. Please contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please click apply or email a copy of your CV to pa@humanscornwall.co.uk and quote reference CSL009
