Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker
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About the Direct Payment Holder
A 38-year-old woman living in Northaw, near Potters Bar and Cuffley (EN6) is looking for a reliable, caring, and energetic female Personal Assistant to join her support team. She has cerebral palsy since birth, is non-verbal, and uses a powered wheelchair. Despite needing full support with daily living, she is very active, busy, and enjoys an independent and fulfilling lifestyle with the right assistance.
Hours and rate of pay
Flexible – minimum 10 hours per week, up to 25/30 hours (must include one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday), £15 per hour
Location
Northaw (between Potters Bar and Cuffley, EN6)
DBS/Checks
Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed.
Training
Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
* Introduction to first aid / Paediatric first aid
* Health and Safety / Moving and handling
What you would be doing…
Providing full personal care support
Assisting with transfers using a hoist
Supporting daily activities and hobbies (arts, crafts, baking, etc.)
Driving the adapted vehicle for outings and trips
Accompanying on weekends away and holidays
Enabling an active, enjoyable, and independent lifestyle
Required skills and experience
Female PA (essential)
This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act Section 7 (2b).
Experience of supporting someone with cerebral palsy and using a hoist
Confident with personal care and full daily living support
A clean driving licence (must be comfortable driving an adapted vehicle)
Flexible with hours, including at least one weekend day
Friendly, lively, and enabling personality – someone who can support while also being seen as a "friend" due to the close working relationship
Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Work Location: In person