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Norfolk Care Careers; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a lady with Functional Neurological Disorder and Tourettes. This part-time role involves assisting with daily tasks, organizing appointments, and engaging in outdoor activities to promote well-being and social interaction. The ideal candidate will be flexible, reliable, and have an understanding of mental health needs. Join a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life while enjoying a collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Essential: Female, Flexible, Reliable, Initiative.
• Preferred: Driver with own car, Cat Lover, Experienced with Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks and appointments.
• Support social activities to prevent isolation.
• Help with light housework and meal preparation.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Understanding of Tourettes

Initiative

Experience with Mental Health

Cat Lover

Enjoys Outdoor Activities

Job description

New

Apply for PA needed for one day a week for a lady in NR6 area, £15 p/h

Details

• Created 01 May 2025
• Closing date 23 July 2025
• Pay £15 per hour
• Hours 7.5 per week
• Reference a69b5a8e
• Working Pattern Part Time
• Vacancy Category Social care support roles
• Service type Social Care Support Roles
• Area Norwich
• Service users Adults (18-64 years) with mental health needs
• Driving licence required No
• Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
• Does the role involve personal care? No
  
  

Description

Nature of Job

I have Functional Neurological Disorder, complex PTSD and Tourettes, therefore I am seeking a friendly and flexible Personal Assistant who understands my needs and will be willing to build trust to support with everyday tasks around my home including help organising appointments, assisting with meal preparation and prompting to take regular medication. A major part of the PA role will be to support me to enjoy social activities, particularly being outdoors to prevent social isolation. I enjoy going out walking and keep fit with a PT visiting me at home and I also attend therapy sessions. I have a pet cat.

Location: Norwich, NR6

Main Duties

Helping me to leave the house

Will need to make phone calls and appointments on my behalf

Will need to do occasional Batch Cooking

Help with Light Housework

Spending time with me doing outdoor activities

These duties may vary from day to day.

Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary.

Person specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application

Essential

Female

Flexible and Reliable

Appreciate that I have Tourettes

Initative

Preferred

Driver with own car and appropriate class of business insurance would be an advantage.

Cat Lover

Experienced with Mental Health

Someone who likes the outdoors

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour
• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Hours and times of work: 8am till 3.30pm either on Tuesday or Thursday, and to cover my other PA, when they have annual leave
  
  

The Post Is Subject To The Following

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & 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 6 months.
• Completion of Mandatory Training on Swift
  
  

Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Job Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
  
  

Locations

Is on The Paddocks.

Apply for PA needed for one day a week for a lady in NR6 area, £15 p/h

Contact details

Name Norfolk County Council

Address TONGS CHINESE

88 THE PADDOCKS

OLD CATTON

NR6 7HS

United Kingdom

Website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

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