Female* Complex Care Personal Assistant required near Acle (NR13)
* Waking nights - £16.00 per hour
* 2-3 nights per week (12hr shifts)
* Job reference: 5178
About the role
Young lady with complex needs is looking for a complex care PA for waking night shifts near Acle.
You will be working with a child under 16 with a rare chromosome disorder and will be responsible for all aspects of care.
Tasks and duties
* Personal care
* Tracheostomy management
* PEG management
* Seizure management
* Keeping accurate daily records
Person specification
The ideal candidate will have experience in the care sector, though full training is provided and delivered to a high standard.
Own transport is essential due to location.
Days and times of work
* Week 1 – 2 nights per week
* Week 2 – 3 nights per week
The nights worked will be agreed with the successful candidate. Please state your availability on your application form.
Terms and conditions
*Schedule 9, P1 of the equality Act 2010 applies
The Personal Assistant will be employed by the young lady's mother and will be responsible to her as care manager.
The post is subject to the following:
* A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
* Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
* Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.
* The Annual holiday entitlement will be equivalent to the work which would normally be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return to SIL by post or email. You can complete an online application here:
Please ensure you use the reference 5178
Telephone:
Email:
Post - Suffolk Independent Living, IP City Centre, Unit 21, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8SD.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week
Experience:
* working in a similar role: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person