Overview
Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Clifton-On-Teme, Worcester WR6
Job purpose: To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
Employer
Our client is a 23-year-old female living with their family in the Clifton-On-Teme area of Worcestershire who is looking to recruit a Self-Employed Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living tasks.
Responsibilities
* Social duties: Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends; Support to access the local community; Arrange community outings and planning activities.
* Personal care: Support with showering, teeth cleaning and dressing.
* Domestic duties: Support with changing linen and some support maybe required with food & drink.
* These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person
* Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.
* Specific requirements: Have previous experience of working with individuals with physical and learning disabilities. Trained in Manual Handling. Trained in Infection Prevention & Control. Must be creative, motivational, fun and kind-hearted.
* Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Role details
* Hours of work: 14 hours per week – Days & times to be discussed
* Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour
* Skills, qualifications, and experience:
o Essential: Previous experience; Trained in Manual Handling; Trained in Infection Prevention & Control; Fluent and clear English; Confidentiality; Good at building relationships; Good communicator; A good listener; Ability to support people with complex support needs.
o Preferred: Driving licence; Car and appropriate insurance
* DBS and references: Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
* Funding: This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
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