Female Personal Care Assistant for a young woman P/T@ £13.68/hr in LS14 - FTE - £26.7k - Leeds [...]

UKCIL Ltd; West Yorkshire, Leeds; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Female Personal Care Assistant, where you will provide essential support to a young woman in her daily life. This role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, all while fostering a positive and encouraging environment. If you have a caring attitude, strong listening skills, and a willingness to learn, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Flexible hours and a supportive atmosphere await you in this rewarding role, where your contributions will truly enhance the quality of life for someone in need.

Qualifications

• Must be female and have a good level of verbal and written English.
• Experience as a Support Worker or Personal Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care support for daily activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and household chores.
• Maintain clear and accurate records as required.

Skills

Listening Skills

Cooking

Cleaning

Patience

Reliability

Organizational Skills

Verbal and Written English

Education

DBS Check

Job description

Female Personal Care Assistant for a young woman P/T @ £13.68/hr in LS14 - FTE - £26.7k - Leeds - LS14

Looking for a personal assistant to provide physical support to enable a young, intelligent adult to do day-to-day activities.

Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy could be filled at any time.

Job Description

Job Title: Female* Personal Assistant (PA)

Hours: 3 x 1.25 hour shifts/week + overtime. Can be negotiated. Mainly weekday mornings.

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Location: Seacroft, Leeds. Near Fearnville Playing fields.

Main purpose: To provide physical support to enable a young, intelligent person to do day-to-day activities.

Main Tasks

1. To provide personal care support for hair washing and dressing etc.
2. To assist in the preparation of meals, and hot drinks and the associated kitchen duties.
3. To assist in general household chores such as tidying, cleaning and washing.
4. To prompt and assist with medication.
5. To make hot water bottles.
6. To scribe for admin including emails and university work.
7. To assist in using a computer and other electronic devices.
8. To assist in the preparation for the daily activities, e.g., packing a bag.
9. To assist in accessing facilities and activities in the community e.g., changing for swimming and being a physical presence in the water.
10. To maintain clear and accurate records as determined by the employer including timesheets and financial records and agree and sign the timesheets.
11. To attend relevant training sessions.
12. To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the employer.
13. To maintain and uphold the strictest confidentiality even after employment has ceased.

Person Specification

ESSENTIAL:

1. Must be female
2. To be a good listener and follow instructions
3. To have a positive attitude and an open mind to disability
4. To be able to cook and clean
5. To be able to work on own initiative
6. To be willing to be flexible and available
7. To have a patient and caring attitude
8. To be willing to learn
9. To be reliable and punctual
10. To be organised and have good timekeeping
11. To be willing to work in the same room as an assistance dog.
12. To have a good level of verbal and written English
13. You must complete a DBS check for this role

DESIRABLE:

1. To have experience as a Support Worker or Personal Assistant
2. To have experience of working with disabled people
3. To be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
4. To be able to swim
5. To be able to drive