Overview
Personal Assistant required in Roydon, Norfolk. 36 hours per week, 3 days a week. Pay starts at £13.20 per hour while training, increasing to £13.72 per hour after training. Job reference: 5245. The role requires eligibility to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.
Please note: The job description may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Providing personal care
* Using a hoist
* Connecting feed
* Catheter care
* Administering medications
* Keeping the living space clean
* Driving to outings and other activities
* Playing games
* Reading stories
About me
I’m 32 years old and I’m looking for a Personal Assistant who can help with personal care and support me to go out into the community. I am nonverbal and have complex needs. I am tube fed, have a catheter and I need hoisting as I cannot bear weight. I enjoy going to the cinema, bowling and the zoo. You will be working with one other carer at all times. Previous experience is essential, but training will be provided. I do not smoke and I have a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
* Essential Criteria
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Good communication
* A good sense of humour
* Able to work well as part of a team
* A professional manner
* Empathetic
* Hard working
* Keen to learn
* Flexible around working days
Summary terms and conditions
* Mobile phones will only be allowed if you are waiting for an important call
* Due to hygiene reasons, long fingernails are not allowed
* Hours, days and times of work:
o 36 hours per week, 3 days a week
o Shifts are 12 hours from 9am until 9pm
* Pay rate: £13.20 per hour during training, increasing to £13.72 per hour after training
* Annual leave: 5.6 weeks statutory entitlement
* Expenses: Reimbursed for prior agreed expenses
* Sick pay: Statutory Sick Pay may apply if eligible
* Pension: NEST pension scheme will be used to fulfil statutory obligations
The post is subject to the following
* Background check: Enhanced DBS with Barred List
* References: Two referees (current or most recent employer, or character references if not employed)
* Trial period: 6 months probation
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5245. Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Telephone: 07788754872 (please note, this is the family’s number and does not belong to Suffolk Independent Living)
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