Overview
* Hours: 15 hours per week, including weekends
* Area: Newcastle Upon Tyne
* Pay: £14.00 per hour
* Car driver preferred (insurance required)
Our client is currently looking for an experienced female personal assistant to assist her within the home and out in the community. Karen has a variety of physical disabilities and requires assistance with personal care, accessing the community and household tasks. Karen is bubbly, outgoing and has a good sense of humour. She lives with her husband, older children, and her pet dog who enjoys being made a fuss of.
Responsibilities
* Assist Karen with showering, hair washing and other personal care as needed
* Support Karen in personal care and household tasks including laundry, bed changing, hoovering and general cleaning
* Assist in simple meal preparations or prepare a meal if Karen is unable to
* Accompany Karen to community activities such as shopping at Kingston Park, coffee visits, beach trips in summer, and crochet hobby sessions
* Engage with Karen’s family and dog, maintaining a good sense of humour and family dynamics
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experiencely female personal assistant (role highlights female but gender requirement governed by act)
* Ability to provide personal care, household and light kitchen duties
* Car driver preferred; must have valid UK driving licence and business insurance
* Permission to work in the UK at start of employment
EEO Statement
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.
Application
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
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