PA required for 10 hours per week in Ilkeston TG-DCC-001

Blue Sky Brokers; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care service provider is seeking a patient and reliable Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal gentleman in his home and community in Ilkeston. The role involves personal care, assisting with household tasks, and facilitating access to local services and activities. The ideal candidate must be communicative and respectful, especially when using a text-to-speech app. This part-time position offers a pay rate of £13.00 per hour, requiring 10 hours of flexible work each week.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm, and understanding personality is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a text-to-speech app.
• Reliable and trustworthy, respecting the employer's privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including dressing and toileting support.
• Assist with household chores and maintain a tidy home.
• Support the employer in accessing the community and attending activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Listening skills

Reliability

Calm demeanor

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a patient, reliable Personal Assistant to support a non-verbal gentleman in his home and community. The role includes assisting with daily living tasks such as dressing, using the toilet, completing household chores, and accessing local services and activities. The employer communicates using a text-to-speech app, so the PA must be attentive, respectful, and comfortable supporting alternative communication methods.

Employment Area: DE7

Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including dressing and toileting support
• Assist with household chores and maintaining a safe, tidy home
• Support the employer to access the community and attend activities
• Communicate effectively using the employer’s text-to-speech app
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times

Specific Requirements

• Patient, calm, and understanding
• Good communication and listening skills
• Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful of privacy
• Willing to learn and follow the employer’s preferred routines

Required Training

No specific training is required, however experience of a text to speech app is desirable, but not essential.

Hourly Rate: £13.00

Micro Provider & Self Employed PA's Rate of Pay (£/per hour): £15.60

Hours Per Week: 10 hours

How will the hours be used: 10 hours per week to be used in two 5 hour slots, days can be decided on a flexible basis to suit employer and employee.

Employer requires transport? Yes