Job title: Personal assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Wychbold, Worcestershire WR9
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Our client is a 22-year-old male living Wychbold Worcestershire who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant who can provide support for 24 hours per week with various activities such as going to work, accessing the community, shopping and accompanying the client to the gym and swimming.
Main duties:
Social duties
keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
attend voluntary work commitments
do hobbies such as swimming and going to the gym
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that they are looking for:
Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality & diversity.
Specific requirements: Someone with previous care & support worker experience. Must be a driver.
Hours of work: 24 hours per week – times & days to be discussed.
Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour or £15 per hour if self-employed.
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
driving licence
car and appropriate insurance
previous care & support experience
able to swim
confidentiality
good at building relationships
Preferred:
good communicator
a good listener
ability to support people with complex support needs
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.