Personal Assistant for mum of two, 5 hours per week @ £12.38 per hour in NR30
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We’re a warm and loving family looking for a kind heart personal assistant to support us in our day-to-day life. We’d love someone who is patient, friendly, enthusiastic, and who enjoys spending time with children – especially those with additional needs. A good sense of humour and the ability to have a giggle.
About Us:
I’m a 42-year-old mum living with fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, and type 2 diabetes, which means my abilities can vary day-to-day. My husband and our two boys are both on the spectrum, and the boys have very different needs which can sometimes be challenging. We also have a 9-year-old golden doodle, Bonnie, who can be nervous and will bark when you first arrive, but she soon calms with some love and fuss.
Location: NR30
Job Description: This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be supporting with:
* General housework and shopping
* Helping organise bedroom for my children
* Offering companionship and friendly company
* Supporting my two wonderful autistic boys (aged 3 & 5) both at home and on days out
* Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential:
* Comfortable working in a home with a nervous dog
* The ideal candidate would require calmness, reassurance, caring, friendliness and patience.
* The person I employ must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy.
* Enjoys working with children
Desirable:
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
* Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual\'s needs.
* Knowledge, training, or experience with autism and understanding of fibromyalgia would be highly beneficial.
Summary terms and conditions
The pay rate for this position is £12.38 per hour for employed PAs and £14.94 per hour for self-employed PAs.
Hours and times of work: 5 hours per week. Time discussed further at interview.
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
The post is subject to the following:
* A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
* Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
* Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Social + Leisure activities
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Understanding challenging behaviour
* Autism / Aspergers
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
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