PC10/09/BANK Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker – Cover/Bank Position

Personal Budgets Support Service; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal assistant service in Kettering seeks a self-employed Personal Assistant to support a blind individual. The role involves various duties including driving, helping with household tasks, and providing care for pets. Candidates must have strong communication skills and experience in care, be reliable and flexible, and possess valid insurance. The position offers £16.00 to £18.00 per hour, with hours based on cover needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in the care field working directly in people's homes.
• Must be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC.
• Must have Liability Insurance and a valid DBS or be willing to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the care of the guide dog and other pets.
• Help with household tasks that require sighted assistance.
• Drive Client to and from medical appointments and events.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Ability to follow instructions

Emotional resilience

Job description

Overview

Position: Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker – Cover/Bank Position

Job reference: PC10/09/BANK

Hours: To provide cover on an ad-hoc basis. Please note this is a cover/bank position only.

Rate: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour dependent on experience

Area: Little Stanion (Corby NN18 Area)

About the person

A Contract to provide Services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a Personal Assistant to a blind person to enable them to live as independently as possible. Therefore it is very important that you have very good verbal communication skills.

The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC. You must live reasonably local to the work location.

The Client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.

You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially an array of dogs and cats.

You will be assisting with walking multiple dogs, cleaning, appointments, shopping, meal preparation and planning. Reading information, completing forms and a whole host of other varied tasks in and outside of the home to ensure that the Client can keep their independence whilst living in their own home.

You must have the relevant Liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also have a DBS or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You should ideally have experience in the care field working directly in peoples’ homes.

You will be resilient, observant and have the ability to follow instructions. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in English and have a proven track record of being reliable and punctual, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.

Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.

The role may suit somebody that has been a dog walker or worked in kennels, a veterinary nurse, or someone who has provided care in the community to various adult-age ranges and abilities.

Main Duties

• Assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning.
• Assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas.
• Helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry. Cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment.
• Help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same, such as to aid a blind person.
• Sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technology within the home and office.
• Assistance with all written material, correspondence, and completing forms where necessary.
• Guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment both when indoors and out travelling.
• Driving Client to and from events/venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips.
• Assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food packaging, cleaning products, description of items and signage etc.
• Assist with the care of animals and vet trips, as and when required.
• Support to attend meetings and social events where necessary.
• Any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a Personal Assistant.

Additional information

PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so you must be comfortable around many animals.

The Client works with some flexibility so you will be able to plan your own schedule around their support needs when appropriate.

The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.

Being comfortable around many animals is essential.

It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an Individual Employer, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

Please note, that if you are successful in being shortlisted, it will be the Employer that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.