Personal Assistant – BL4
£17.04 per hour working with a female client.
Self Employed position
6.5 hours a week available
5.6 weeks (pro rata) paid holiday per year.
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We require a motivated and friendly individual to assist a female client within the Bolton area.
This role is for 6.5 hours a week, 4 morning calls at 1 hour a visit and 5 afternoon calls at 30 minutes a visit. These days and times will be discussed further with the employer. Additional hours may be required at some times.
The client is looking to add another self-employed PA to her team. Checks will be done to ensure the self-employed status of the PA.
Main duties:
· To support the client with personal care including supporting the client with stoma care
· To support the client to attend medical appointments
· To support with cooking and prepping food
· To support with laundry
· To support the client with day to day admin
Desired skills and attributes:
· Stoma care trained, if not in place, the willingness to undertake this
· Awareness of epilepsy
· Awareness of incontinence
· Previous experience working within a caring role
· A patient, organised and practical person would be best for this role. The suitable candidate will be able to listen and understand their duties and fulfil these independently. This will include being able to understand and speak English in order to conversate with the client about her needs
· Someone who is physically fit and able to support with pushing the client's wheelchair when she is using it
· The client would prefer a mature female PA due to the nature of the role
· Must be a cat lover due to the client having one within the home
· A full driving license and access to a vehicle which would fit a folded down wheelchair in is required. Fuel costs will be paid for by the employer
The successful candidate will have access to government funded online and in person training which will help with personal and professional development.
An enhanced DBS check can be completed and paid for by the employer.
Ref: BB081CPPO
This position is not open for sponsorship of overseas workers as Disability Positive works on behalf of individuals and are not the employer or an agency.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £17.04 per hour
Expected hours: 6.5 per week
Work Location: In person