The Role
Preferred days / times Thursdays and Sundays 12am – 5pm every other week, time and day may vary, sometimes it will be Thursday & Monday, or Friday & Tuesday. Client will pay 45p a mile.
Tasks / duties
PA to drive and meet client at disabled accessible fishing venue and support client, to support with safety whilst their partner is setting up the fishing equipment for the weekend (Thursday) once set up PA can leave them there to fish.
PA to return to the venue on Sunday and again support client whilst the client's partner is packing equipment away.
PA will support client by passing equipment while setting up their own equipment, support to make hot drinks and converse with client.
PA to have a full, clean UK driving license.
Hourly rate
£17 per hour self‑employed PA, £13.21 per hour for employed PA
Client main diagnosis
Visual impairment, type 2 diabetic, Osteoarthritis and Stroke (left sided weakness)
Communication
There are no communication barriers.
Moving and Handling
The client has limited movement in the knees/hands/shoulders, some weakness in left side and neuropathy in the lower legs/feet. The client has an electric wheelchair and has the use of a walking frame for short distances, which they can manage themselves.
Pets
none, although other people at the venue may have dogs.
Client enjoys
It is important for the client to be able to get out of the house, greatly improving their mental health; they like fishing and go all year round.
This opportunity is suited for someone who is responsible, reliable, patient, friendly, and respectful of others' privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs.
Benefits (for employed PA)
5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions.
DBS
DBS paid for by funding authority (if you don't already have a certificate).
Other
Role subject to interview and references.
Genuine applicants only please.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received.
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