Personal Assistant

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Preston; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A caring individual is sought to assist a 79-year-old lady in Preston with various conditions. The role involves personal care, engaging activities, and requires a friendly, flexible approach. Full training is provided, and shifts are available throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex care or willingness to learn specific routines.
• Ability to promote privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, feeding via RIG, and administer medication.
• Engage in activities like conversations, outings, and crafts.
• Cover for sickness and holidays as needed.

Skills

Friendly

Flexible

Patient

Sensitive

Job description

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

A 79-year-old lady living in the Preston area, with various conditions including MS and Secondary Respiratory Failure, is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide a fulfilling and enriching experience. This may include engaging conversations, outings, games, crafts, cinema visits, theatre visits, etc. The ethos is that life is about living, not just existing!

A genuine occupational requirement for a female worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency.

We are looking for applicants who are friendly, flexible, patient, and sensitive to the client's needs, while promoting privacy and dignity. Candidates should be committed to delivering high-quality care and ideally have experience in complex care or a willingness to learn specific routines.

The role involves personal care, feeding via RIG, using NIV and Cough Assist Machines, Nebuliser, hoists, and administering medication. It also includes basic physiotherapy, speech therapy, and light domestic duties. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. The role involves working alongside a care company during personal care delivery.

We require team members to cover:

• Minimum of 2x 12-hour shifts per week.

Shifts are available as follows:

• Day shifts from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Sunday.

The role may require covering for sickness and holidays.

Pay rates are:

• £17 per hour from Monday morning to Friday night.
• £22 per hour from Friday night to Monday morning.

A driver with own vehicle and business use insurance is essential.

Interested candidates should contact: [e-mail]

Additional Information

Direct Payments

The Direct Payments Support Service, provided by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, promotes independent choice and inclusion, enabling individuals to employ their own care and support staff. We assist with advertising and recruitment for roles including support workers, carers, and personal assistants.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required. Applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical Check

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.