Introduction
My current PA is retiring, so I am looking for a mature female who has experience of Epilepsy. I suffer from Petit Mal’s every day and Tonic Clonic seizures every now and again so I need someone who would be able to take control of the situation, I need to feel safe at home and when outside.
Duties
Taking me out for a coffee or shopping and to the hairdresser ‘s once a week. At the house you will be required to do light cleaning duties e.g. dusting, hoovering and some ironing. The hours worked will normally be over 2 days per week, but I need the employee to be flexible over which 2 days, as appointments are sometimes different days of the week.
Hours
8 hours a week
Rate
£11.44 per hour
Essential Requirements
I need my personal assistant to be reliable and honest, patient and understanding.
Driving licence is essential and confidence to drive an SUV
Experience of Epilepsy (Knowledge is one thing, but I need to feel safe and know that the employee has sufficient experience to know what to do in the event of me suffering a tonic clonic seizure) Full driving license (you will be driving my car fully insured )
Good communication skills and a sense of humour. Physically fit and healthy to be able to adequately assist me. Mature female so we can relate.
An Enhanced DBS (CRB) check is required.
To apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF SC/JC 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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