Personal Assistant / Support Worker

We are looking for a warm, proactive and reliable personal assistant/ support worker to support a young woman with several health and mobility needs to live an active, meaningful life in her community.About the role:This role involves supporting her to take part in the activities she enjoys as well as build on her physical fitness. Regular activities include swimming, golf range, bowling and finding the best coffee shops in the area! As her Christian faith is an important part of her life, you would be supporting her to attend church services and midweek activities.You will provide practical support with her mobility as she uses a wheelchair, as well as supporting her psychologically and emotionally to transition into different parts of the day and keeping her safe.A two week working pattern is in place:Week A: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 10am-5pmWeek B: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am-3pm, Thursday 5.45pm-9.45pm,Sunday 5.45pm-8.45pmOn occasions this may change, with plenty notice given. The hours can be made flexible, which can be discussed at interview.A driver is essential for this role to use the client’s own car.This job has a genuine occupational requirement as per schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010, therefore only applications from females are requested. Applicants must have or be willing to get membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and be willing to share this information with the employer.