Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Stourport on Severn DY13
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable 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 24-year-old female living in the Stourport on Severn area of Worcestershire who is looking to recruit a Female Personal Assistant to provide support for 8 hours per week to accompany them client to the gym, swimming and community farms.
Our client cannot see or hear and needs to build a trusting rapport with a PA who can explain her surroundings and assist her with activities.
Main duties:
Social duties:
Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
Do hobbies such as going to the gym, swimming and visiting community farms
Personal care: Support with personal care when out in the community.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/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 and diversity and has a good sense of humour.
Specific requirements: Preferable a PA with Deaf Blind experience. Must be a driver. Must like animals.
Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Hours of work: 8 hours per week – Days & times to be discussed.
Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
Driving licence
Car and appropriate insurance
Previous care & support experience
Previous experience working with Deaf Blind individuals
Able to swim
Confidentiality
Good at building relationships
Preferred:
Likes animals
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.