Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Redditch B98
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the employer 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 32-year-old female living in the B98 area of Redditch who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support for 3 to 4 hours per week with their nighttime routine. Our client has Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy and requires support with transfers using a ceiling hoist.
Main duties:
Personal care: Assisting with nighttime routine – support with personal care, transfers using a ceiling hoist, assisting with medication. These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, committed, punctual, non-judgemental, able to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy-going, able to work alone, positive, willing to travel, understands equality and diversity, and has a good sense of humour.
Specific requirements: Must have previous care experience. Must be able to provide at least 2 references. An Enhanced DBS check will be required. Must have Right to Work documentation. PPE will be supplied to wear.
Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care, the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Hours of work: 3 to 4 hours per week - 21:30pm – 22:15pm, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Rate of pay: £12 per hour Monday-Friday, £13.10 per hour Saturday, £17.20 per hour Sundays + Bank Holidays
Skills, qualifications, and experience:
Essential:
* Based in Redditch or local to the area
* Previous care experience
* Driving Licence
* Experienced using a ceiling hoist
* Must be able to provide at least 2 references
* Enhanced DBS Check is required (Cost covered by local authority)
* All COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date
* Prepared to take lateral flow tests
* Must be good with dogs
* Must be willing/able to work during Christmas and bank holidays
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.00-£17.20 per hour
Expected hours: 3 – 4 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Care: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Redditch (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: KW/LC/0225
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