Female Personal Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A compassionate employer in the UK seeks a reliable support worker to assist with daily activities, including household chores and appointments. Candidates should be empathetic and flexible, with a caring attitude. This part-time role offers £12.21 per hour for three specific days each week, ideal for someone wanting to make a difference in supporting those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Have good listening skills and provide non-judgemental emotional support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and prompt to attend appointments as necessary.
• Motivate to access the community and participate in activities.

Skills

Reliable

Trustworthy

Empathetic

Good listening skills

Patient

Flexible

Job description

Interested in working in social care? Read on to find out how you can get involved.

About the Employer:

I was diagnosed with MS in October 2020 and experience symptoms of fatigue which make everyday tasks difficult for me, including accessing the community. Part of my support will be to support me to appointments so sometimes my appointments may dictate an alternative day or time of work.


Employer Disability and Health Conditions:

• Mobility / Physical
• Vision

Diagnosis of MS which can effect my vision and mobility as I suffer fatigue



About the Role:

Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

Support with weekly cleaning and shopping. Help with paperwork, making calls such as to arrange transport for my hospital appointments. Support and motivate me to access the community, for example garden centres, access local groups or the library.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).


Transport Requirement:

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.


When you are Required:

Specific days/times required:
• Tuesday, 11am - 2pm
• Wednesday, 11am - 2pm
• Thursday, 11am - 2pm

Hourly Rate of pay: £12.21 per hour