Female Personal Assistant for spinal injured male £11.74ph + sleepover

TN United Kingdom; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Female Personal Assistant to support a spinal-injured individual in Wakefield. This rewarding role involves assisting with daily activities, personal care, and social engagements, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and respect for privacy. The ideal candidate will be reliable, hardworking, and possess a good sense of humour, with a willingness to learn and adapt to varying needs. Flexibility in working hours and a commitment to maintaining dignity and confidentiality are crucial. Join a compassionate team and make a meaningful impact in someone's life!

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not essential; willingness to learn is crucial.
• High hygiene standards, flexibility, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily life activities like meal prep and personal care.
• Assisting with social activities and promoting independence.

Skills

Reliability

Honesty

Hardworking

Good work ethic

Physical fitness

Understanding of impairments

Good sense of humour

Education

Experience in care

Tools

DBS check

Full UK driving license

Job description

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Female Personal Assistant for spinal injured male £11.74ph + sleepover, Wakefield

Client: UKCIL

Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

48dc

Job Views:

6

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Personal Statement: I am an active person who enjoys life to the full, striving for independence despite a C5/6 spinal cord injury resulting in complete paralysis below the shoulders and partial paralysis of my arms. I am wheelchair-bound and require assistance with personal care and domestic chores. I currently have three Personal Assistants and am seeking a new team member. The role involves supporting me in daily life, activities like keep fit, wheelchair rugby, cycling, swimming, art, gardening, woodwork, socialising, and occasional outings.

Person Specification: Reliable, honest, hardworking, committed, with a good work ethic. Experience in care is preferred but not essential; willingness to learn is crucial. Must be physically fit for manual handling tasks. High hygiene standards, flexibility, dignity, privacy, and confidentiality are essential. A good sense of humour and understanding of impairments are important.

Training: Induction shadow shift, ongoing support, 3-month probation, DBS check, and references required.

Times Required: Evenings from 18:00 to 10:00 the next day, approximately 16 hours per week at £11.74/hr. Flexibility needed for variations, holidays, and cover.

Vacancy: Starting with 1 shift per week plus training and cover leave.

Personal Assistant Duties: Tasks include meal prep, personal and domestic care, social activities, and supporting independence. Full job description available upon request. Flexibility required to accommodate varying needs.

Training & Certification: Essential PA guide, safeguarding, moving & handling, food hygiene, first aid, hand hygiene. DBS and references required.

Transportation: Full UK driving license, own car, able to drive motability-equipped vehicle.

Medical: Safe medication administration, continence care.

Schedule: 16 hours/week, pay £11.74/hr, specific shifts to be negotiated. Additional details on weekly, monthly, and annual pay are available.