Personal Assistant (DR)

TN United Kingdom; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a young man with severe disabilities. This role involves providing personal care, assisting with domestic tasks, and facilitating social activities. The ideal candidate will be reliable, friendly, and patient, with a flexible approach to work. Experience with medication administration and care is essential, along with the ability to handle medical equipment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant difference in someone's life while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medication through PEG is essential.
• Previous care experience is necessary for managing seizures and other medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care and domestic duties.
• Support the employer in accessing social activities and ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Reliable

Friendly

Patient

Flexible approach to work

Manual handling

Driving (car driver over 25)

Experience in administering medication

Previous care experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Tools

Suction Machine

Nebuliser

Hoist

Enteral feed setup (PEG)

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Job Description and Person Specification

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Job Ref: JI/DR/03/21
Reporting to: Employer
Location: North Solihull, West Midlands B36
Rate of Pay: £11 per hour

Nature of the job role:
A Personal Assistant is required to support a young man with severe mental and physical disabilities living in the North Solihull area.

Main Duties:
- Personal duties:To assist with all aspects of personal care.
- Domestic duties: To make sure everything is left clean and tidy after providing support.
- Social Duties: Assist the employer in accessing social activities.

Any other reasonable duties that may be necessary.

Hours of work:
10 - 12 hours per week which will include daytime and evening shifts during both weekdays and weekends. (days and times to be negotiated).

Qualifications:
Up to Level 3 NVQ preferred.

Skills & Experience:
The applicant requires a reliable, friendly and patient candidate with a flexible approach to work and capable of manual handling. The right candidate will also be a car driver over 25 for insurance purposes. Experience in administering medication (through PEG) and previous care experience is essential to the role, as you will be expected to manage the following (although support and training are provided):

- Seizures (although a rare occurrence)
- Suction Machine
- Nebuliser
- Hoist
- Set up an enteral feed to be given through PEG

Please note, the employer operates a non-smoking policy on their premises and in the car.

To apply for this role, please send a CV or letter outlining your suitability to[emailprotected] . Please ensure you quote the job reference in your application.

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role, please call 0121 558 5555 (option 1) and speak to a member of the Direct Payment Team.