Overview
A Personal Assistant is required to support with the health and daily living needs of a woman in the Avenues area of the city. Due to health conditions, she experiences fatigue and chronic pain, among other symptoms. The PA will help her to enjoy hobbies and daily activities.
Responsibilities
* Provide support with daily living needs and health-related tasks.
* Assist with light domestic tasks: preparing and cooking food, cleaning, tidying, laundry and day-to-day admin.
* Offer personal care with kindness and sensitivity as required.
* Accompany her to appointments; a car driver with access to their own vehicle is preferred. Mileage costs will be met by the employer.
* Support participation in hobbies such as gentle gardening, swimming, yoga and meditation.
Requirements / Qualifications
* There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker; only female applicants will be considered (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)).
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required; the cost is met by the local authority/employer.
* Car driver with access to own vehicle preferred for accompanying to appointments.
* Location: HU5 Area (The Avenues).
* Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour.
* Hours: 6 hours per week with a view to increase.
* Vacancies: 1.
How to apply
Apply online at www.padatabase.org.uk. Apply for individual vacancies directly through the Job Search section on the website. If applying via Find a Job, click the Apply Now button for direct link. Upload a CV and/or a covering letter. If on mobile view, the Apply Now button is at the very bottom of the page.
To apply for multiple vacancies, complete the application form in the Apply to be a PA section and then email admin@choicesandrights.org.uk with your name and the reference numbers of the jobs you wish to apply for.
Additional information
Send a printed application or CV and covering letter to Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Hull, HU7 4DQ. Include the job references you wish to apply for.
Important Information: The vacancy is advertised directly by the disabled person/representative; they receive funding via a Direct Payment to directly employ their own Personal Assistant. All applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative; they will decide which candidates to progress and in most cases contact you directly. If you haven’t heard within 4 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
It is important to note that Choices and Rights are not the employer; we act on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising from your employment. We are not an agency.
Personal Data Processing: Information regarding personal data processing and GDPR compliance can be found on our website or by requesting a copy of the Hull Privacy Policy. By applying via the PA DATABASE, you consent to data processing.
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