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Title : 01 - AES - Advocacy Contracts Manager
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Description : Advocacy (Essex) Services Ltd – committed to enabling your voice to be heard.

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Contracts Manager working throughout Essex, for Advocacy (Essex) Services Ltd.

This is a new and innovative Company commissioned for the development and management of Advocacy Services throughout Essex within the field of Health and Social Care.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for delivering equality projects, good communication and motivation skills are a pre-requisite, together with a proactive non-confrontational approach and an eye for detail.
Working closely with the Directors of A(E)S Ltd you will manage the implementation and development of this Contract.
For an application pack please contact 01245 383186 or email wgrafton@advocacyessexservices.co.uk.
Closing date: 3rd July 2009

Interview Dates: 17th and 20th July 2009

All vacancies advertised shall comply with our Equal Opportunities Policy ensuring that applicants will not be disadvantaged because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or disability.
Company Number 6718309
Reference : ACM
Salary : £30,000 to £35,000
Location : Hatfield Peverel, Essex
Hours : 37.5 hour week

Title : 02 - ILA - Independent Living Advocate
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Description : ILA - Independent Living Advocacy Ltd
Promoting the Empowerment of Disabled People
• Are you passionate about equal opportunities for disabled people?
• Do you know how to stand up for the rights of others?
• Do you want to help empower vulnerable people?
Advocacy is a vital service that enables disabled people and other vulnerable people to have their voices heard.
At ILA our essential advocacy services empower and support disabled and other vulnerable people to access opportunities, make choices and encourage inclusion in services and communities.
We are looking for a number of people with experience of dealing with members of the public.
You will need:-
• An understanding of the Principles of Advocacy
• A knowledge of Health and Social Care
• A work record within health, social care or a third sector organization
• You wil be required to travel throughout Essex
• Communicate with all sectors of the Community
• Be prepared to undertake Advocacy training at a professional level
For an application pack visit www.ilaessex.com (Downloads) or contact the Company Secretary on 01245 383186.
Closing date for applications: 3rd July 2009.
Reference : ILA
Salary :
Location : Hatfield Peverel, Essex
Hours : 37.5 hour week

Title : Carer / Personal Assistant Job Description
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Description : I require a Carer / Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal care and domestic needs and to act as my assistant in my social and day to day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my family home within the community. I am a 37 year old male who is quadriplegic.
You will be in good general health as lifting, handling, pushing and bending is important. You will also need to be confident in using a hoist for some of the personal requirements listed below.
My personal requirements are:
 Washing, showering and toileting;
 Personal grooming with attention to hair, nails etc and in-depth skincare routine;
 Dealing with continence management and assisting me to maintain a bowel and bladder management routine;
 Full assistance with dressing and undressing;
 Helping in and out of bed/wheelchair (via hoist);
 Serving and assisting with food and drink;
 Administration of medication.
Note: No previous experience required as training will be provided
Other general duties:
 General domestic duties, including laundry, gardening and other general housework (some help required);
 Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks;
 Driving and assistance in and out of wheelchair accessible vehicle (full driving licence required);
 Escorting to business, medical and social appointments and events;
 Other ad-hoc tasks as needed.
The pay is £8 per hour and your assistance will be required for approximately 10 to 20 hours per week, however this is negotiable. Pattern of working: Monday-Sunday.

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/26316 : COU/32029
Salary :
Location : West Mersea, Colchester Area (CO5)
Hours :

Title : Male Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This 18 year old young man has muscular dystrophy but is extremely healthy and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Applicants must be willing to assist with some degree of my personal care.
2. Ideally the applicant should have a young attitude to life being fun loving, and interested in activities such as Art, Video games, Computing and Music
3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.
4. You may at times need to escort me on leisure outings. would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.
5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.
6. Pattern of working: needs to be flexible and will be discussed at interview.
7. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/26549 : CSR/10913
Salary : £8.00 ph
Location : Holland on Sea/Clacton on Sea
Hours : 15 hours pw

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my own home within the community.
You will be required to understand your role in facilitating me in achieving my self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask me what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly. This latter point is important as I have limited means of communication and this is equally as frustrating for me as it will no doubt be for you.

You will be required to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending and be confident in using hoists and slings so good general health is important.
My personal requirements are:
• Washing and bathing in bed or bathroom
• Grooming with attention to hair, nails, feet, skin, eyes, etc
• Dealing with continence management and assisting me to maintain a bowel and bladder routine
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Helping in and out of bed/wheelchair
• Serving, cutting and feeding of food as required
• Serving and assisting with drinking as required
• Administration and taking of medications
• General domestic duties, including laundry
• General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
• Making and changing of beds
• Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks
• Preparing and cooking meals

Other duties include:
• Assistance in and out of car
• Driving vehicle
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment, eg wheelchair, hoist and other technical aids
• Escorting to business, medical and social appointments, meetings and events
• Other general duties as required and agreed

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.
The employer operates a no smoking policy.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/20686 : BAT/69361
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Basildon (SS15)
Hours : 17.5 hours available - part-time or full-time staff considered - pattern of working, Monday to Sunday, 1 hour in the morning & 45 minutes lunch time and early evening

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This 75 year old man requires support in the form of the following:

1. Applicants must be willing to assist with all my personal care. This will include assistance with personal hygiene, getting out of bed, dressing and meal preparation.

2. You will also need to carry out some household tasks.
3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.
4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.
6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/26222 : CSR/10929
Salary : 40 for a Saturday sleep-in (2200-0700 hrs) and £7 per hour for Sundays (0700-1330 hrs)
Location : Clacton on Sea (CO)16)
Hours :

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : I am a 60 year old man with an early onset Dementia who is looking for a Personal Assistant.

You will be someone who:
• Is confident about asking me what my needs are, gently question, listen and interpret my requests correctly. This is important as I have limited means of communication which can be frustrating for everyone.
• Likes sport and games, eg table tennis, darts, badminton, golf and, ideally, will play some of these with me.
• Is a driver and has a clean driving licence.
• Is friendly and patient and has a sense of humour.
• Is willing to carry out some domestic duties, including preparing and cooking meals.
• Will tell me if I have food on my face or are unkempt in any way.
• A dog lover who enjoys walking.
• Can assist me with filling in forms to submit my artwork to local exhibitions and set up my pictures.
• The employer operates a no smoking policy.
You may be asked to assist with other duties as and when required commensurate to the role of a Personal Assistant.
The post is ideally suited to part-time working.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/26474 : COU/32638
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Colchester (CO5)
Hours : 3-4 hrs Thursday & Friday afternoons (6-8 hrs in total) + 3 weekends and one short break per year

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This 24 year old man has severe epilepsy but physically is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

Female/Male applicants must be willing to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.
1. You will also need to carry out some household tasks, shopping collection of prescriptions ect.
2. It is important that if possible have shared interests i.e enjoy working on cars, snooker, gardening, ten pin bowling ect.
3. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings. Mileage will be paid also.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.
5. I will consider either part-time or full-time staff. Pattern of working: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 with some flexibility and also some hours in the evenings to support me.

6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : GH/26511 : CHE/73801
Salary : £8.00 ph
Location : Maldon
Hours : 37

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This 21 year old man has mild Learning Difficulties, quiet and shy but physically is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Applicants must be willing to assist and prompt me with personal care, laundry, meal preparation and shopping.
2. Also need to support with some household tasks.
3. Support me with social activities which include War Hammer and computers.
4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.
6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : GH/26469 : CHE/72690
Salary : £8 to £9 an hour
Location : Chelmsford Area (CM1)
Hours : 15 hours available so I will consider either part-time or full-time staff - pattern of working: Monday to Friday.

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This 12 year old boy has a variety of medical conditions which mean he requires a medical aide at school. He has severe epilepsy syndrome, a severe latex allergy, an obstructive bowel disorder and reduced immunity. He currently has a portacath which is used when required. He attends the CNMSS and has various problems which affect his learning and behaviour, though he is usually very well behaved at school.

1. Applicants must be willing to assist with all my personal care. This will include assistance with personal hygiene. In the event of a seizure, my protocol requires first line treatment with rectal diazepam, then calling an ambulance and accompanying me to hospital to await one of my parents. I carry an epipen, which may need to be used in the event of anaphylaxis.

2. The employer operates a no smoking policy.
3. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual. This last is extremely important, as the school taxi cannot wait indefinitely.
5. This role would be to cover the existing carer when she is unable to work.

6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/19083 : CHE/69156
Salary : £9 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM2)
Hours : 1-2 afternoons per week (1530-1730 hrs) + extra hours in school holidays + to cover the existing PA during term time when required 0830-1530 hrs

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : This is for care support for a 6 year old boy with Autism and is blind and his family. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. To accompany and support the client in accessing social activities i.e. visits to the park and local amenities i.e. swimming.
2. To assist with feeding after school.
3. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour; you will also need to be flexible and punctual.
4. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : GH/26298 : BRC/46469
Salary : £9 an hour
Location : Thaxted Area (CM6)
Hours : 15 hours available - Pattern of working: after school 4pm-6pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday and 4 hours flexible on a Sunday

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist my sons and myself in all areas of my personal life and domestic needs and to act as our escort/assistant in our social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner we require you will be enabling us to live independently in our own home within the community.
You will be required to understand your role in facilitating us in achieving our self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly. This latter point is important as my son has limited means of communication and this is equally as frustrating for him as it will no doubt be for you.

You will be required to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending and be confident in using hoists and slings so good general health is important.
My personal requirements are:
• Washing and bathing in bed or bathroom
• Grooming with attention to hair, nails, feet, skin, eyes, etc
• Dealing with continence management and assisting me to maintain a bowel and bladder routine
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Helping in and out of bed/wheelchair
• Serving, cutting and feeding of food as required
• Serving and assisting with drinking as required
• Administration and taking of medications
• General domestic duties, including laundry
• General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
• Making and changing of beds
• Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks
• Preparing and cooking meals
Other duties include:
• Preparation of car in mornings and prior to use and general cleaning of vehicle
• Assistance in and out of car
• Driving vehicle (occasional)
• Maintenance of exterior of house and garden, eg cleaning windows, cutting grass, etc
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment, eg wheelchair, hoist and other technical aids
• Escorting to business, medical and social appointments, meetings and events
• Other general duties as required and agreed
Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.
Working hours to be discussed at interview but must be flexible.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : GH/18842 : HBA/19890
Salary : £8 ph & £9 ph weekends
Location : Stambourne (CO9)
Hours : 37.5 hours - Pattern of working: Monday to Friday and alternate weekends

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : About Me – My wife and I live in our own ground floor flat in Braintree and have an eleven month old baby daughter. I get a lot of support from my wife and I am very independent. I work for 'Listening to Us', a training company run by people with a learning disability based in Chelmsford. I have got lots of interests including graphic design, MahJong and guitar playing. I am learning to drive at the moment and have already got my car!

The job - It would be good to get to know someone who is a dad like me with children of their own.
Some of the things I would like help with are:
• Sitting in my car when I drive to work and drive back
• Finding more friends including young couples like us with children
• Help with getting the best for my daughter
• Help with learning design software (I'm trying to learn adobe photoshop, in design and other packages to help with my job)
• Someone to share my interest in games
Anyone coming into our home to support us will have to have a Criminal Records Bureau Check.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : GH/25594 : BRC/45261
Salary : The hourly rate will be negotiable (£7-9)
Location : Chelmsford (CM7)
Hours : 10 hours each week in the mornings from around 9.30am on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday plus some hours at the weekends – but we can arrange this between ourselves

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my own home within the community.
You will be required to understand your role in facilitating me in achieving my self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask me what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly.

My personal requirements are:
1. Administration and taking of medications
2. General domestic duties, including laundry
3. General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
4. Making and changing of beds
5. Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks
6. Preparing and cooking meals
7. Help with some childcare, eg helping me to wash and dress my child in the morning
8. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean driving licence
9. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a good sense of humour, you will also need to be somewhat flexible and punctual

Other duties include:
1. Preparation of car in mornings and prior to use and general cleaning of vehicle
2. Escorting to business, medical and social appointments, meetings and events
3. Other general duties as required and agreed

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/25910 : CHE/69926
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM3)
Hours : 12 hours available so I will consider either part-time or full-time staff : Pattern of working 6 days per week, 1 hr each morning and evening

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my own home within the community.
You will be required to understand your role in facilitating me in achieving my self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask me what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly. This latter point is important as I have limited means of communication and this is equally as frustrating for me as it will no doubt be for you.

You will be required to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending and be confident in using hoists and slings so good general health is important.
My personal requirements are:
• Washing and bathing in bed or bathroom
• Grooming with attention to hair, nails, feet, skin, eyes, etc
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Helping in and out of bed/wheelchair
• Serving, cutting of food as required
• Serving and assisting with drinking as required
• Administration and taking of medications
• General domestic duties, including laundry
• General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
• Making and changing of beds
• Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks
• Preparing and cooking meals

Other duties include:
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment, eg wheelchair, hoist and other technical aids
• Other general duties as required and agreed

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/24962 : CHE/69346
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Maldon (CM9)
Hours : Approximately 9 hours available - pattern of working Monday to Sunday, 1 hr am, 30 mins Lunchtime and 1 hr each evening - this is a job share position (17.5 hrs total)

Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description
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Description : I am a 17 year old young man with moderate learning difficulties and I am looking for the following support:

1. Applicants must be willing to accompany & support me in accessing social activities.

2. Ideally you should have your own car and would need to have a clean full driving licence.

3. It is very important to me that you are have a friendly manner and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be reliable, flexible and punctual.

4. An interest in music and computers would be an advantage.
5. The pay is £8.00 an hour. There are 3 hours per week during term-time which will increase to 12 hours per week during college holidays.

6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).
An Application Form can be obtained via our Website: www.ilaessex.com or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.

Reference : ML/26467 : CSR/10908
Salary : £8.00 ph
Location : Frinton-On-Sea
Hours : 3 hrs pw during term time - 12 hrs pw during college holidays

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