Female Personal Assistant – 235436NB

Disability North; South Shields; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability North in South Shields is seeking a personal assistant to support a tetraplegic lady in her 60s. The role involves assisting with personal care, meals, household tasks and shopping, within a two-person team. Training will be provided and the shift pattern is 12 hours per week.

The successful candidate should be prepared to work mornings and evenings, and there is a genuine occupational requirement for a female to fill the post in line with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is advantageous.
• Ability to provide personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Experience working with disabled individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing and dressing of the client.
• Provide light household duties.
• Prepare meals and assist with shopping.
• Support a tetraplegic lady with daily activities.
• Work as part of a two-person team.

Skills

Personal care

Bathing

Dressing

Meal preparation

Light household duties

Shopping

Job description

Hours: 12 hours per week. 2 hours daily comprising 1 and a half hours in the morning. 8 AM TILL 9:30 AM. 7PM TILL 7:30 PM

Hourly rate: age related NMW up to £13.43 per hour

Holidays:5.6 weeks per year (pro rata)

Area:South Shields

A personal assistant to work in a team of 2, is required to support a tetraplegic lady in her 60'swith personal care. Support will include bathing, dressing, light household duties, meal preparation and occasional shopping. Full training will be given for all tasks. Personal care will be single handed.

She has a young outlook and enjoys activities such as days out, swimming, attending the gym, going to the cinema, theatre and holidays.

Female PA's are preferred. Previous experience of working in a social care setting would be an advantage.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 - 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.