Direct Payment Worker - Beverley

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a reliable personal assistant to support a gentleman in his 70s who has mobility challenges due to a neurological condition. The role requires 4 wake night shifts per week and occasional daytime social calls, including late evening calls.

You will join the family and work closely with the gentleman and his wife to provide trusted care. DBS checks are required, with the cost met by the local authority.

Qualifications

• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to form a good working relationship with the gentleman and his wife.
• Willing to cover 4 wake night shifts per week.
• Flexibility to pick up additional hours during holidays or sickness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance during 4 wake night shifts per week.
• Cover daytime social calls and late evening calls.
• Build a trusted relationship with the gentleman and his wife.

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Gentleman in his mid-70s requires a personal assistant for 4 wake nights per week. This gentleman has a neurological condition which affects his mobility.

Cover is required for some daytime social calls and late evening calls.

Someone who is reliable and trustworthy. Someone who will become part of the family dynamics and form a good working relationship with gentleman and his wife. Role to be discussed further at interview.

Additional hours will be available to cover other PA's during holidays and sickness leave.

Rate of pay is £15.00 per hour for employed, or £18 per hour self-employed.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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