Personal Assistants support people to live well. They provide the right support at the right
time to help others to live their best lives.
Is this you? Do you want a job that is rewarding and fulfilling?
The job:
This post is to assist a lady who is an amputee and uses a wheelchair. Her Personal
Assistants support her at home and in the community. Personal care support will be
required, including the use of a hoist.
Tasks include: personal care, light housework, cooking, shopping, assistance to attend
support group meetings, hospital support visits for fellow amputees, visiting family and other social support. The successful applicant will be joining a small team of carers.
The right person:
●Because of the personal care required, female carers are required.
●You must have a caring nature, must be honest and reliable.
●Physical fitness is required in order to assist with transfers, and be able to push a
manual wheelchair, although an electric wheelchair is used for longer journeys.
●Being a driver with the use of your own vehicle for work purposes would be an
advantage, but not essential.
●First aid experience will be an advantage, but not essential.
●Care experience is not required as full training on the job will be provided.
●Non-smokers are preferred.
The hours:
The support needed is from late morning until 6pm in the evening. Days and times to be
agreed. Flexible working is available. Up to 17.5 hours a week. More hours may be available to cover sickness and holidays.
The rates of pay and benefits:
£12.21 per hour.
You will receive 5.6 paid holidays a year and the opportunity for training relevant to your
role.
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
Successful applicants will need an enhanced DBS for supporting adults. The cost will be
met by the employer.
To apply, please follow the application process on indeed.
Job Ref: YJMO/411
Please call Salvere on option 1 for more information.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Application question(s):
* Are you physically fit to assist with Moving & Handling and pushing a manual wheelchair?
* Are you female? (Required due to the nature of the role)
* Do you live in York?
Experience:
* Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person