Female Personal Assistant – JRYOR

Disability North; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed hours

Flexible schedule

Supportive client environment

Job summary

Disability North in York is seeking a kind, flexible Female Personal Assistant to support daily care and day-to-day tasks at home.

The role offers fixed hours Thursday to Sunday (10 hours per week) with £13.45 per hour. Flexibility on Mon-Wed is possible, and occasional longer tasks may be required. You will work closely with me to enable activities and outings in my powerchair.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is helpful but not essential.
• Right attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work respectfully in personal space.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily care and personal assistance.
• Prepare meals and drinks.
• Support to get out in a powerchair and walk the dog.
• Light housekeeping and day-to-day tasks.
• Occasional longer outings up to 3+ hours once a week.

Skills

Flexible

Open-minded

Creative

Reliable

Non-judgemental

Dog-friendly

Job description

Location: York – YO24

Hours: 10 hours per week

Fixed:

Thurs 1-2pm (1 hour)

Fri 1-3pm (2 hours)

Sat 1-3pm (2 hours)

Sun 1-3pm (2 hours)

Flexible:

Mon, Tues, Wed (1 hour per day, tba)

OR

Fri, Sat, Sun (+3 hours spread over one or two of these days, tba)

Rate of Pay: £13.45 per hour

I am looking for a kind, reliable and accepting Female Personal Assistant to support me with daily care, getting out and about, and day-to-day tasks.

My disability varies in severity. Some days I may be completely bed bound, while on other days I may be able to manage more than one activity. I am looking for someone who can be flexible and understanding, and who is able to work with me at my pace.

Support will include:

• help with daily care and personal assistance
• preparing food and drinks
• support to get out in my powerchair, including walking my dog
• light housekeeping
• help with day-to-day tasks around the home
• support to go out for longer once a week, so one day will need to be 3+ hours

I need fixed hours from Thursday to Sunday. Hours from Monday to Wednesday can be more flexible, as my husband is available during this time.

Alternative fashion, music and art are central to my identity, so it is important that my PA is open-minded, accepting and creative. I need someone I can build trust with, as feeling safe and comfortable with someone in my personal space is very important to me.

The right person will be respectful, calm, reliable, non-judgemental and happy around dogs.

Female applicants only due to the nature of personal care. This is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Previous care experience is helpful but not essential, as the right attitude and willingness to learn are most important.

For more information, please see the Job Description

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.