Overview
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to cover maternity leave for a staff member of our existing bespoke supported living team. Based in Pickering, we deliver a holistic care approach, providing 1-1 support, 5 days a week for a young lady with additional needs who enjoys a healthy, active lifestyle. Music, walking, swimming, theatre, theme parks, public transport and eating out are just a few of her chosen regular activities.
The maternity cover is required from November onwards, shadow shifts will be available beforehand for training purposes, experience preferred though not essential as training is available.
Responsibilities
* Provide high quality bespoke care with enthusiasm, patience and excellent communication.
* Promote independence and work flexibly to meet changing needs.
* Plan and accompany a varied programme of days out with the young lady’s full involvement.
* Support 1-1 activities and daily routines as part of a holistic care approach.
* Maintain a safe and supportive environment and adhere to policies (including no smoking).
Requirements and Qualifications
* DBS required.
* Experience preferred though not essential as training is available.
* Equality Act note: Exception Under The Equality Act (2010)- the post is only open to female applicants due to the personal assistance required.
Remuneration and Hours
* Rate of pay: £15.65 per hour and £87.20 per sleepover.
* Hours: 10 daytime shifts and 1 night shift per week (20 hours per week), plus extra hours to cover holidays and sickness.
* Additional arrangements: shadow shifts available for training.
Other Information
* The right candidate will have a flare for providing high quality bespoke care, be enthusiastic, patient, have excellent communication skills, a passion in promoting independence, work flexibly to meet changing needs, a good fun attitude and confidence in planning appropriate varied days out with the young lady’s full involvement.
* Nycil acts on behalf of the employer, and will pass any applications direct to them.
* Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
* Benefits: On-site parking
* Additional Needs: 1 year (preferred)
* Language: English (preferred)
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