Job Vacancy
Job reference HS-FF-CCC1 Closing date: 29th June
Job Title: Adult Support worker/Personal Assistant
Hours per week: To cover annual leave and sickness if required, as and when needed, up to 90 hours per year.
Location: Old Colwyn, Conwy
Rate of pay: £13.45 per hour
About me:
I am an adult female who requires support with daily living tasks due to having Multiple Sclerosis. I need support within my home to remain independent with general household tasks, general admin and meal preparation, to be taken out and about in the community to appointments and activities, to do my shopping and transport me to and from my Buddhist centre, you do not need to be Buddhist to apply for this role.
Task and duties, to include any or all the following:
To ensure that due consideration is given to Health & Safety at all times.
Light housework
Prepare meals, food hygiene e-learning course will need to be completed before starting, this will be fully funded.
Accompany to social events and activities
Accompany when shopping and to appointments, i.e. doctors etc.
Any other duty commensurate within the scope of the role of Personal Assistant
Support with IT work and paperwork
Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.
Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.
What you can expect from me:
A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.
Flexibility with working hours
Supervision and support.
Access to training and learning opportunities.
5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
Competitive rates of pay
Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.
The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:
Will promote and support confidence and independence.
Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.
Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.
Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.
Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.
Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.
Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.
Hold a full driving licence & have access to a vehicle. Should you be required to use your own vehicle for work purposes, you would be required to prove evidence of insurance for business cover.
Have basic IT literacy.
The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references.
We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.
Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.
The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.
