Hours: 12 hours per week- Mon-Fri 8.30am-3pm (to be arranged)
Area: West Monkseaton, North Tyneside
Rate: £11.44 per hour
Mark is a lovely older gentleman looking to employ a personal assistant who will have a flexible approach to supporting him within the home and accessing the community. Mark has a diagnosis of Autism, Epilepsy and Diabetes. Mark’s epilepsy causes minor seizures, and his diabetes is managed with medication and regular blood count checks. Mark lives independently at home with the support of his sister who plays a huge part in Mark’s daily support. Mark can become tired quickly and loose concentration so you will be required to prompt Mark if this happens.
Mark enjoys playing chess and has a substantial collection of chest boards that are his pride and joy, he has a vast array of stationary and is a keen collector of books and magazines. Mark enjoys watching sports on the TV especially the horse racing. Mark enjoys a weekly visit to the local pub where he enjoys a pub meal, you would accompany Mark to his local and support him to attend any appointments that are scheduled. Mark goes shopping once a week and will require accompanying to carry out his shopping.
Mark is looking for an experienced personal assistant who has knowledge and experience of autism and experience in managing epileptic episodes and can administer his daily medical doses. This will include administering weekly injections on completion of training.
As part of your role, you will be assisting Mark with personal care, including showering and shaving, Mark will require assistance with choosing appropriate clothing and dressing.
Meal preparation will be included within your role, and you will need to ensure there is a supply of food left when you end your shift.
Some light domestic tasks will be required including, laundry and bed changing.
Car driver essential and mileage will be covered.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
For more information, please see the JOB DESCRIPTION
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.