Female* Personal Assistant required in Horsford, Norwich
- 13-15 hours available per week
- £14.00 per hour
- Job reference: 5299
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
About me
I am seeking a Personal Assistant to support my 25-year-old daughter. We live in Horsford, in Norwich. She is very happy and sociable young woman and loves clapping her hands, pressing the buttons of her noisy books and watching DVDs (especially Teletubbies!!).
My daughter has Rett’s disorder and epilepsy. This means that she requires support with all aspects of her life; including personal care, feeding and medication. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, a “can-do” attitude and a fun personality.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
· Support to administer medication.
· Assist with management of epilepsy.
· Support with feeding and drinking.
· Support and assistance with the shower/washing and bedtime routine.
· Provide entertainment through table top play and sensory work.
· Accessing the local area and going for walks in her wheelchair.
· Ensuring the safety of my daughter at all times.
· Provide fun and exciting playtime.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
· Support to administer medication.
· Assist with management of epilepsy.
· Support with feeding and drinking.
· Support and assistance with the shower/washing and bedtime routine.
· Provide entertainment through table top play and sensory work.
· Accessing the local area and going for walks in her wheelchair.
· Ensuring the safety of my daughter at all times.
· Provide fun and exciting playtime.
Desirable Criteria
· Someone with childcare or care experience.
· Someone with local knowledge.
· Someone who is flexible with hours and availability.
Summary terms and conditions
· Hours, days and times of work: 13-15 hours per week
· Pay rate: £14.00 per hour
· 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(s) 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 (this cannot be a family member).
· Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 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 5299.
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: £14.00 per hour
Experience:
- caring: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
