Job Description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.
As a Personal Assistant you will support me to stay independent and assist me in the home and in the community. I have multiple chronic health conditions and have ADHD and autism. I enjoy singing, attending church, and I am a fan of Star Wars and Disney. I live with my husband, 2 young daughters (7 and 2) and a one‑year‑old assistance dog in training
The successful applicant will work flexible hours Monday to Friday.
Location: Hellesdon, NR6
The role:
- Personal care, including support with dressing, toileting and hygiene.
- Cooking and food preparation
- General household duties such as cleaning and laundry
- Supporting access to the community and days out
- Assisting with childcare, including supporting a toddler
- Assisting with dog walking and training
- School and nursery pick ups
- Supporting attendance at appointments
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Promoting independence and social engagement
Person Specification
Essential
- First aid trained (adult and child)
- Understanding of ADHD and autism
- Awareness of chronic illness, including ME/CFS
- Experience working with or supporting young children
- Compassionate, kind and understanding approach
- Confident working around dogs
- Flexible and available Monday to Friday
Desirable
- Driving licence (preferred but not essential)
- Food hygiene knowledge
- Manual handling training
Summary Terms and Conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
- Hours and times of work as follows: 22 hours per week, flexible Monday to Friday
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.
The post is subject to the following:
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
- Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.
Services
- Meal Preparation
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Personal Care
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Domestic Care
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Social + Leisure activities
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Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
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Safeguarding Adults/Children
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Moving & Handling
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Food Hygiene
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First Aid
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Autism / Aspergers
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
