I am a friendly 51 year old lady with Cerebral Palsy that mainly affects my lower limbs but also my balance. Which means I am prone to falls. I use a range of mobility aids both indoors and outdoors.
You will be helping me be safe and active as is possible in my own home and my local community doing tasks that I need assistance with.
Duties
Some personal care,
Domestic and household duties
Support attending activities and appointments and sometimes driving me to these
Assistance with managing mobility, transfers and daily living tasks thus ensuring safety
Support with physiotherapy exercises and stretches (Training will be given)
Support if needed with pets (cats)
Support with shopping
These duties may vary day to day
Hours:
9 hours per week each PA .
Post 1: 3. hours Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Post 2: 4.5 hours Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am to 2pm
Rate: £12.50 per hour
Essential Requirements
Clean driving licence
Happy to be in a home with two cats
Non smoker preferred. No smoking or vaping will be allowed on the premises
Flexibility to amend hours if required and be able to support when hospital or medical appointments when fall outside of regular hours
Covering other Personal Assistants holidays and sickness absence.
Desired Experience
Someone who has been in a previous role where caring, kindness, understanding and flexibility are key attributes
References will be required and permanent employment will be subject to a trial/probation period.
DBS check will also be required
To apply
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF DS/BC IN YOUR APPLICATION
To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: recruitmentdp@enhamtrust.org.uk
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
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