P/T Personal Assistant in Stamford Bridge, York - Job Ref: YJMO/564

Salvere Social Enterprise Cic; York; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in York is seeking a Personal Assistant to support individuals in their daily lives. Key responsibilities include providing assistance with personal care, clothing, meal preparation, and fostering communication. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with a genuine interest in care. This part-time role offers flexible hours and a competitive hourly rate of £13.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid holidays

Opportunities for relevant training

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Having a driver’s license and car for work purposes highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man and provide joint support in shared housing.
• Prompt minimal support with personal care.
• Support with clothing, cleaning, and meal preparation.
• Encourage communication and engagement in activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Organisational skills

Interest in caring environment

Understanding of learning disabilities

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistants support people to live well. They provide the right support at the right time to help others to live their best lives. Is this you? Do you want a job that is rewarding and fulfilling?

Responsibilities

• Support a young man and provide some joint support for two other people in shared housing, in their own home and in the community if required.
• Prompting and giving minimal support with personal care.
• Support with clothing — washing, ironing, appropriate for weather and occasion.
• General room cleaning and tidying.
• Support with meal preparation and cooking.
• Interacting and encouraging communication.
• Engagement with activities.

Qualifications and requirements

• Self-motivated and well organised.
• Effective communication with families.
• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Excellent team player.
• Basic understanding of learning disabilities/autism and communication needs.
• Having a driver’s licence and car for work purposes would be highly advantageous.

Hours, pay and conditions

• 15 hours per week as part of a small team, with the opportunity for overtime and holiday cover.
• Monday & Tuesday 08:00 – 16:00
• Wednesday 07:00 – 10:00
• Thursday 16:00 – 22:00
• Availability for the Tuesday and Thursday hours is most essential for this role.
• Rate of pay: £13 per hour.
• You will receive 5.6 weeks (pro rata) paid holidays each year.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, the cost of which will be met by the employer. There may also be opportunities for training relevant to your role.
• Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.