Are you kind, caring, self-motivated and imaginative?

Do you want to make far-reaching improvements to the life of a young woman?YES! – Then this is the job for you!

Stockport CP is a sector leading charity that provides high quality, person centred individual and group based services for Children, Young People and Adults, where we believe people who have disabilities are equally valued and empowered to live full and rewarding lives. We are looking to appoint a part time Personal Assistant and a relief Personal Assistant to join the team at our Supported Living Scheme in Poynton: -

“I am a young woman living in my own home in Poynton, East Cheshire. I have both physical and learning disabilities and I lead an active and rewarding life. I need kind, caring, self-motivated and imaginative individuals to support me with sensory awareness and experience, communication and socialising and all other aspects of daily living. I love interacting with people, swimming, dancing, classical music, drama and going out.

I am looking for people who have: the skills and ability to provide person centred support to disabled people; a positive attitude and a commitment to improving disabled people’s lives; a full UK driving licence and willing and able to drive a (manual) Motability vehicle; the confidence and imagination to devise and deliver appropriate activities for people with special

needs; a reasonable level of fitness to support physical activities (see Job Description).

You will be required to cover work on a rota basis which will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The post may include occasional sleeping in duties; additional hours will usually be available to cover staff absences such as holidays and sickness. Please note, occasional sleeping in duties may be required however these will be discussed with you in advance.

If you are interested in finding out more please call Jackie Brown on 01625 874814 for an informal discussion about the role advertised. (Jackie may be supporting me so please leave a message with your contact details if she doesn’t answer.)”

When you are ready to apply for the vacancy please download an application form from our website www.stockportcp.co.uk and return it to Bethany.Speakman@stockportcp.co.uk quoting reference PAR explaining how your experience meets the job description & person specification which is available on our website.

Due to the personal nature of the duties and in the interests of privacy and dignity this post is restricted to female applicants only (as allowed by Schedule 9, Part 1 of the

Equality Act 2010)

Closing Date: Friday 23rd November 2018Interview Date: TBC

STOCKPORT CP SOCIETYPersonal Assistants – 1 x 20hrs / 1 x Relief

£9.01 - £10.30 per hour (incremental)