Personal Assistant required in Lowestoft, Suffolk
- 10 hours available per week
- Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00am and 4:00pm (flexibility required as shifts are subject to change)
- £14.10 per hour
- Job reference: 5315
- Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Job purpose
To get me out into the community so I can meet people my own age.
About me
I’m a young man with Down syndrome and autism who lives at home in Lowestoft with my parents and our one cat. I enjoy arts and crafts, baking, eating out, going shopping and I love the beach and the seaside. I’m looking for a kind and considerate Personal Assistant to support me on a 1:1 basis to go out in the community and encourage me to socialise with others as I find this difficult. You will also provide me with personal care when necessary. I would like my Personal Assistant to know my local area well so they can plan days out for me. I walk slowly and I sometimes need my powered wheelchair on longer walks or for longer trips. Please note, we are a non-smoking household.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Supporting me with personal care when necessary
· Taking me out into the community and to activities such as shopping, to the beach etc.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
· A valid clean driving licence and access to your own vehicle
· Previous experience in a caring/support role
· Able to work alone and without supervision
· Good communication
· Motivated, respectful and patient
· Reliable and trustworthy
· Able to safely assist with moving a powered wheelchair
Desirable Criteria
· Previous experience supporting people with Down syndrome and autism
· Knowledge of our local and surrounding area
· Like the beach and swimming/paddling
Summary terms and conditions
· Hours, days and times of work:
o 10 hours available per week
o This role is mainly for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am until 4:00pm, however the days and/or times may need to be rearranged due to appointments
· Pay rate: £14.10 per hour
· You will be responsible to my mum and dad
· Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
· Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
· Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
· Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
· Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
· References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
· Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5315.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Pay: £14.10 per hour
Experience:
- working in a caring role: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
