Job Description
Job Title: Personal Assistant
Start Date: As soon as possible
Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and her representative.
Hours: 15 Hours per week
Work Pattern: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 10:30am – 15:30pm (adjustable within reason)
Holidays: 5.6 Weeks pro rata, by mutual agreement. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the employer.
Hourly rate of pay: Single rate of £12.74 per hour at all times.
Based at: Within the employer’s own home in Biddulph Moor and the community.
Job Purpose: To support a lady (employer) who has Multiple Sclerosis with tasks around the home environment, enabling her to enjoy activities and promote an independent lifestyle.
As this role is a Job Share, you will be expected to provide reciprocal cover Monday to Friday.
Main Duties:
1. Personal Care: Catheter care.
2. Medication: Refer to medication sheet and record medication dispensed. Help administer medication at lunchtime and afternoon from dispenser.
3. Mobility: Employer mobilizes with an electric wheelchair.
4. Meal Provision: Prepare evening meal and support with preparation of meals at lunchtime and eating if required.
5. Domestic Duties: Assist with tasks around the house (cleaning, shopping, washing & ironing).
6. Social Support: Support with using mobile phone & tablet device, writing (e.g., Birthday & Christmas cards).
7. Carry out other duties or activities connected with the role that the employer may reasonably request.
Personal Specification:
1. Experience of working with vulnerable adults.
2. Flexible in hours and times that you can work.
3. Patient, supportive, friendly, and outgoing.
4. Honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
5. Promote choice and respect the employer’s dignity at all times.
6. Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Willingness to undergo training highlighted by the employer.
9. Knowledge and understanding of risks and equal opportunities.
Special Conditions:
Applicants should preferably have a full driving licence and be eligible to drive the employer’s mobility vehicle (not essential but advantageous). You must inform your employer if the licence changes in any way that may affect this employment. Losing your licence may lead to dismissal unless another suitable role becomes available within the employer's home.
This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the employer's request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself. The offer will be made subject to satisfactory references. The post carries a 3-month probationary period.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.74 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/12/2024
Reference ID: DO1966
Expected start date: 02/01/2025
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