A severely disabled male wheelchair user, who lives in Knighton, Leicester LE2, is looking to appoint a male PA with good spoken English who can work flexibly, for up to 20 hours per week. This will include some fixed mornings 08.00-12.00 and fixed evenings 20.30-22.00, plus some flexible hours.
This role does not offer sponsorship.
The PA will assist in all areas of personal and domestic needs as required, and act as an escort and aid to the employer’s social and day to day activities. A driving licence is essential.
Duties (As required, instructed or directed by employer)
Assist with personal care support, including showering, bathing, toileting etc
Assist employer to go to and get up from bed.
Assist with dressing.
Assist with transfers to and from wheelchair.
Assist employer with General household duties including -
vacuuming/ mop/ empty bins/ make and change bed
Assist with eating and washing up
Assistance with shopping and associated tasks.
Driving to other business & social meetings/events
To provide assistance at the right time, enabling the employer to lead an independent/individual life in their own home within the community.
The PA should :-
- Establish close working relationship on a one to one basis
- Maintain confidentiality, resect privacy of employer
- Have current driving licence
The PA’s attitude: -
- Appreciate stresses & strains of disabled employer, and the effect this can have on the acceptance of help
- Understand that the preservation of dignity & independence is important
PA Qualities Required
You should be reliable & trustworthy
Able to accept responsibility
Able to work on own, and as part of team Work with initiative if necessary
Clean and have no unhygienic habits
Willing to learn the job well
Diligent and conscientious
General Information
- No qualifications or experience needed, just willing to learn
- Paid every 4 weeks directly into your bank account
As a condition of employment, you may be required to obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure.
Pay: £17.37 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you male?
- Do you have a full UK driving licence?
Work Location: In person
