Female Personal Assistant (5202)

SUFFOLK INDEPENDENT LIVING; Costessey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care support service in Costessey is seeking a caregiver to assist a young lady with complex care needs, including seizures. The role involves supporting personal care, maintaining a clean space, and running errands. Candidates must have experience with seizures and a positive, engaging attitude. The position includes options for night and day shifts with flexible hours, offering competitive pay and essential training.

Benefits

Health and safety training

Access to relevant medical records

Support during shifts

Qualifications

• Must have practical experience with seizures.
• Must support with personal care and clinical needs.
• Ability to respect wishes when unwell.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Maintain a sanitary living space.
• Support with local errands like medication collection.

Skills

Positive and fun attitude

Knowledge of complex care

Experience with seizures

Hoist and moving handling experience

Confidence to work alone and in a team

Education

NVQ care qualification

Job description

To support me in completing my daily tasks in order to achieve an independent lifestyle within my own home., I am a young lady with full mental capacity and multiple complex care conditions. Some of which include high functioning Autism, seizures, and a physical disability. I live in a smoke free environment at home with my family. I have a clean and well-equipped living space. I need someone who is happy to work alone as well as a part of a team. Although there is always someone on hand if needed. Someone with a care background and experience is preferred. However, you will need to have patience and happy to work on and off the floor. Regular specialist training and shadow shifts will take place. You will have access to relevant medical records as and when it is required. Therefore, being mindful of data protection is crucial. Despite having complex care needs I am a positive person with plenty of personal interests in which I would need assistance to do them. As well as being open to learn new things and welcome some of your own interests. As building a rapport is crucial as we will be spending a lot of time together and need to be comfortable in each other's company. It is essential that you are happy to work in close proximity with a large golden retriever who gives seizure alerts. I have also got other well-loved pets which is a part of my everyday life. Tasks include, but are not limited to: To support with all aspects of personal care. Being aware of body positioning. Applying and removing appropriate splints and braces. Giving full assistance with all toileting needs which includes the use of bedpans. Maintain a sanitary living space. Must have knowledge and practical experience with Seizures. It is crucial to have awareness of choking and the ability to support during mealtimes. As part of this job role, you will be required to support paramedics when necessary and work in a hospital environment. To have the ability to advocate for me and respect my wishes when I am too unwell to do so. Support with all clinical needs. You need to be confident and honest to work alone as well as a part of a team. Full PPE and the use of regular testing is essential due to the recent Covid 19 pandemic. To have the ability to run local errands e.g., collect medication and shopping etc.

Personal Specification

• Essential I need a positive and fun attitude around me.
• Knowledge and experience of complex care.
• Previous seizure experience or awareness is essential, but more specialist training can be offered.
• Hoist and moving handling experience.
• Experience in a similar role or NVQ care qualification would be desirable.
• Female only due to personal care.

Work Schedule and Pay

• 2 Positions available – Waking night shifts and Day/Evening shifts (job share also available).
• Waking night position: 30 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday waking nights – 10 hours per night from 10pm) @ £14.97 per hour.
• Day/evening shift position: 35 hours per week @ £14.50 per hour.
• Holiday cover and bank hours also available.
• Overtime will be available to cover sickness, holidays and emergencies.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be 5.6 weeks pro‑rata.

Additional Requirements

• Must have knowledge and practical experience with seizures.
• Must have awareness of choking and ability to support during mealtimes.
• Support paramedics when necessary and work in a hospital environment.
• Advocate for me and respect my wishes when I am too unwell to do so.
• Support with all clinical needs.
• Must be confident and honest to work alone as well as a part of a team.
• Full PPE and the use of regular testing is essential due to the recent Covid‑19 pandemic.
• Ability to run local errands e.g., collect medication and shopping etc.
• Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
• Being prepared to assist when called on in emergencies (outside of agreed hours).
• Being mindful of data protection.

Qualifications and Checks

• Completion of a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.