This is a unique role combining workplace facilitation with personal care support. You will support a disabled female BBC radio producer (who is paralysed from the neck down) to carry out her role effectively while also assisting with daily living. You will be part of a two-person support team so there will be plenty of breaks during the day.
This role offers long-term stability, structured hours and training.
Hours and pay:
Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30am – 6:00pm (15 hours)
£14 per hour (£210 per week gross)
Location:
The role will be based at her home in White City, London W12 7DZ. Occasionally you will need to work at BBC offices, usually either TV Centre, Wood Lane W12 7RJ or Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, W1A 1AA.
Responsibilities:
Providing basic admin support using Microsoft office packages and note taking. Good typing skills are essential.
Personal care support (including feeding, cooking & toileting).
Household tasks such as shopping.
Pushing wheelchair and travelling between locations using taxis and tube.
Annual leave:
4 weeks paid annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
About You:
To apply you must have:
A valid UK working permit or be from the UK
Good computer and typing skills
An aptitude for operating technology
A caring personality
A sense of humour and a cheerful attitude
Patience
Be reliable and trustworthy
Be already living in the UK
Be available for at least 12 months, and preferably longer
Capable of moving and handling a paralysed person.
A driving license is not required.
To apply please submit your CV plus a covering note explaining why you would be suitable for the role.
The selected candidate will need to provide two job-related references and be willing to do a DBS check if they do not have one already.
Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and applicants will be asked to demonstrate their typing skills.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
