Suffolk Independent Living, Stowmarket, Suffolk
50 per hour
Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
Personal Support Assistant.
Based from my home in Stowmarket, though this job will involve travelling (mileage reimbursed).
To physically support a wheelchair user mother of two with day-to-day activities and appointments.
Are you looking for a change, but still in support work? I have a fantastic small team /(non-genetic) family and there are some shifts that I really need another fantastic support worker to fill, to keep the cogs turning and that can fill in the gaps where I am now needing a bit more support than previously, cover holidays, some weekend slots and early evening.
I am looking for a flexible, motivated, up for almost anything *Personal Support Assistant. I work in education supporting Deaf children and adults using BSL. Most importantly I am a busy mum of two amazing, clever fun littler ones. I work hard and want support to enable me to be the best mummy I can be but also to support me as an individual - we like to be out exploring new places at the weekends and school holidays.
I need the physical support, as well as someone that can read my mind/remember everything that I have forgotten, I need you!
So, if you can support me to stop and breathe, remind me I'm being too stubborn and that Rome wasn't built in a day... so "go and rest, I can handle it!". It's important you understand the different between care and support - I am the latter. When not racing around I need support to do the less exciting 'waiting around bit'. You will be happy to support me with daily living: shopping, appointments and housework etc...
I need support with moving transfers from wheelchair to bed, floor, sofa and car. I do not require any personal care, but I need help dressing/undressing and administration of medication. When travelling in your car I use my manual chair that I need to be pushed in - it is lightweight and fits in most 5 door cars.
This is a very varied supporting role, so please don't let it put you off applying if you don't meet all the criteria. You need to be a car owner and driver and someone who is happy to travel to multiple locations. Female Personal Support Assistant required due to personal care Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
~ access to own vehicle suitable to accommodate my small non-folding wheelchair and two car seats (a small/standard size family car should be fine)
~ enjoys working with young children
~ a confident and a safe driver, who is happy driving for longer distances
~ able to support me during term times and school holidays
~ a flexible approach to working times with the ability other provider cover for my other PSA's one vice versa
~ experience in care/ support/personal assistant work
experience with younger children
experience with a power and manual wheelchair and handling
first aid qualifications or experience of seizures would be benefit us all
doesn't transport pets in the car (due to my family's allergies)
physically supporting me (e.g. lifting my wheelchair into a car, pushing me in my wheelchair, carrying or lifting bags or similar when necessary)
supporting me with my children e.g. car seats and ensuring they are safely trapped in
keeping me and the children safe during a seizure (training provided)
PEG feeding, bolus medication (training provided)
assisting me when out and about as well as "Mum jobs", my appointments, helping me to visit friends and family
support around the home (e.g. light housework and evening support with medication and getting into bed)
food prep alongside me
day trips - more in the school holidays.
Varying times and days by prior arrangement, including mornings, daytime and evenings.
You will know your rota approximately 10 days ahead of schedule and I will take into account any current work, responsibilities, and appointments. There will be hours to cover my existing PSAs e.g. sickness, annual leave, appointments my other Personal Assistants have.
You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile (not including travel to/from work).
Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work which would normally be done during 5.A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) check is required for this position of which I will organise. Trial Period : This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, by visiting our website (Suffolk Independent Living) quoting the job reference number 5135 and return to SIL. Please return your complete application form to: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD.
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