Introduction
I’m a mother & a wife; my youngest is a teen, the children have similar genetic conditions, usually at the milder end of the scale, and living in the PL2 area of Plymouth. I’m looking for Personal Assistant/s who can support me to support my family. Please note we have one small friendly dog.
I’m looking for applicants that match these qualities: caring personality, empathy, organised, good sense of humour, self-motivated, trustworthy, physically fit & patient especially with cognitive symptoms and ideally willing to support with improving management of conditions.
Benefits: Holiday pay, PA insurance, free on job training available, mileage allowance negotiable, access to carers discounts.
After a probation period, training courses are available, if required, no charge to the Personal Assistant.
Duties:
* Light cooking and cleaning duties
* Occasionally prepare and cook meals for family, to support their respite
* Personal care, at present minor assistance needed such as support with washing hair & more if having a flare-up inc. dressing
* Support out in the community, this may occasionally include supporting activities with my youngest.
* Prompting Medication
* Typing/computer skills, keeping up with emails
* Support with online food shop
* Occasional shopping, when unable to get items online.
* Support making phone calls, organising paperwork, supporting in attending appointments and meetings, using Google Calendar etc.
* I’m unable to stand for long as exacerbates symptoms, so outdoors would usually require a manual or powered wheelchair which has assistant control when needed
* Any other reasonable task to allow the service user to live independently
Hours: Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3 PA’s.
Rate: £11.54 per hr rising to £12.08 after probation period.
Essential Requirements:
* Enhanced DBS required. Cost met by employer.
* References from previous employers.
* Excellent English skills (verbal and written).
* Legally entitled to work in the U.K.
* Full/clean driving licence if driving as part of job.
* Understanding of confidentiality including confidentiality online.
Desired Requirements:
* Experience in health & social care, NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards the qualification.
* If a driver, a Full Clean driving licence, own car is preferred or may consider non-driver if you have access to reliable transport or live in walking distance.
* Computer Literate, including knowledge of Google drive for documents.
* Happy to use smartphone apps/tech to improve employer’s care needs/communication.
* Willing to learn about isometric physiotherapy.
* Interest/understanding in nutrition, intolerances & allergies due to certain triggers.
* Experience in neurological or connective tissue conditions.
* General good health.
* Enjoys cooking; baking would be a bonus for my youngest who would like to be a baker.
* Look forward to hearing from you!
To Apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF HS/LP IN 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 any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
This post complies with section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
Does the job role include personal care?: Yes
Working Patterns:
Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3.
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