Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose
To provide general support for a lady with complex needs to remain independent in her home. This position requires no personal care.
Location
Near Newton Flotman, NR15
Job Details
I am looking for somebody who is non-judgemental and who would 'take me as you find me' please.
I enjoy my garden and watching birds outside. Due to limited energy I do not manage to go out very often.
I am on a high protein diet, so would like assistance with preparing appropriate nutritional meals. Due to having a low immune system I must avoid infections, therefore hygiene is most important.
Domestic tasks – you will undertake some, not all of these, during your shift:
Meal preparation to stock up freezer with main meals/lunches etc.
Vacuuming/dusting of house, hygiene clean of kitchen and bathroom areas, mopping of floors, changing of bed linen and some assistance with hanging out washing, occasional ironing needed.
Help me with a some computer tasks, i.e. emails and online shopping, by typing and using a mouse for me.
Help with paperwork: e.g. filling in forms, telephone calls for advocacy support etc.
Person specification
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
- Reliable, caring, and flexible PA required with a willingness to carry out a range of tasks with a commitment to work long-term.
- Able to work on own initiative and under instruction.
- Ability to remember detailed instructions is vital.
- Calm.
- Able to provide holiday and sickness cover for other PA’s as required.
- Basic computer literacy an advantage.
Summary terms and conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £14.77 per hour
- Hours of work: a total of 9 hours per week to be worked on a flexible basis, 3 X 3hrs on days to be agreed depending on activities which can be discussed at interview.
- 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- Free training as appropriate for role
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.
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Services
- Meal Preparation
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Domestic Care
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Social + Leisure activities
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Support to remain independent
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com
