I am a lady in my early 30's with learning difficulties. I live with my family in a village in north Hertfordshire and love being part of family life, including going to watch rugby and visiting Spain for holidays. We have a Tibetan Terrier dog who is very much part of the family!
I am looking for someone who would not be bored by my limitations and would try to engage with me, even if at times I don’t appear to want to necessarily try something new! I would like someone who;
- will be part of a three carer team providing 24/7 cover in my own home,
- is female because intimate personal care is a required
- is happy to provide night and day cover from Saturday 10.00am to Sunday 10.00am every week.
- be to share the cover of the holiday absence and if available any sickness of their two colleagues.
I need support with my personal care and well being which includes supporting me to look after my house and belongings and preparing my meals plus enabling the social activities I enjoy. Some of the activities I particularly enjoy are; visiting the bowling alley, walking around local parks and lakes, day trips to the seaside, having coffee and lunches out and doing puzzles. I am open to trying anything that physically I am able to enjoy!
I am looking for a kind and reliable person who will motivate and empower me to become as independent as possible, whilst inspiring me to reach new personal challenges and goals.
My personal assistant would need to drive, and I will provide a car for use in driving me around. I am relatively physically able, but I do need support to ensure I keep safe when accessing the community, for example, when crossing roads or socialising with strangers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with a young person with learning difficulties.
The General Role:
The job of my personal assistant is to help with my social needs in the community so that I can lead an individual and independent lifestyle, which means that you must be reliable and able to work flexible hours, respect my privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of the work. My personal assistants will work under my mum’s direction, be accountable to my family and me and always ask what my needs are, listening and acting upon my requests.
Personal Assistant Duties:
It is important that the personal assistant is flexible about what the work involves and agrees to undertake any other reasonable tasks that I request, ensuring my safety is paramount.
General Assistance:
- To provide me healthy home cooked meals
- To enable me to undertake my chosen activities in and outside my home.
- Assistance in using public transport.
- Assistance in taking part in social activities
- House keeping
Personal Assistant responsibilities:
The personal assistant has a general responsibility to:
- Arrive at the agreed time, ready to work
- Give as much notice as possible if they are going to be late or are unable to come to work
- Discuss any problems with me and my family as soon as possible
- Respect my possessions and equipment and to use them only with my prior consent
Please note:
- that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed
- - the number of working hours quoted is a minimum amount and therefore please do not apply for this role if you cannot commit to at least 24 hours each week and cover for at least 5 holiday days each year of the other two carers.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £17,530.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
