Personal Assistant/Support Worker

When you are Required

• Monday, 1.30pm-4.30pm (once a month possibly 5pm- 8pm instead)
• Alternate Wednesday’s, generally 10.45am-2.15 pm or 12.30pm-4pm
• Thursday, 9.30am-1.45pm shopping and cleaning + 1.5hrs laundry
• Friday, 1.30pm-4.30pm + 3hrs cooking a.m
• Occasional weekends and some flexibility may be required

About the Employer

I am a female in my 40’s living in the Little Eaton area. I have a neurological condition that affects my ability to complete daily tasks and participate in activities. I am looking to recruit a personal assistant with a friendly “can do” attitude, to support me to live independently. With careful pacing I can mobilise independently in my own home. A manual attendant wheelchair is required when I go out. I enjoy countryside walks, sailing, photography and art. I have a positive outlook and appreciate kindness, humour and good coffee.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support with cooking/meal preparation.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from social activities.
• Support to access leisure activities.
• Some paperwork and correspondence.
• Support with gardening.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

3hrs cooking + 1.5hrs laundry to be completed in P.A’s own home (expenses covered).

Ability to push a manual attendant wheelchair and also fold and lift it into the car, essential.

The individual’s needs may vary and your tasks may reflect this. You could berequired to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards whichmay give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Mileage 45p p/m.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• To be able to follow recipes and work from a list.
• Have an eye for detail and a thorough approach.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved, whilst also being sensitive to the individual’s autonomy.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

Moving and Handling: training will be provided by the employer.

Experience with a manual attendant wheelchair and Food Hygiene Certificate 2 an advantage

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.5 per week

Shift:

• Day shift

Work days:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/12/2024