Personal Assistant (JC) - WS1

Ideal for All; Walsall; On-site; GBP 13,876 - 19,764; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Walsall is seeking a Personal Assistant to help with social interaction and community access. The ideal candidate will support an individual with cerebral palsy, maintain their cultural practices, and assist with promoting overall well-being. The role requires a full UK driving licence and the ability to speak Punjabi. Rate of pay is £12.21 per hour for 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Punjabi and English.
• Use of Makaton would be preferable.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support the employer with social interactions.
• Assist with accessing the community.
• Promote well-being and maintain cultural practices.

Skills

Understanding how to support someone with cerebral palsy

Ability to speak Punjabi

Driving license

Job description

Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA) Social Care

Job Ref: JI/JC/11/25

Reporting to: The employer

Location: Walsall, WS1

Rate of Pay: £12.21 per hour

Nature of the job role: To support the employer with social interaction and accessing the community.

Main Duties:

• Personal duties: Minimal, may need some support with personal care, the employer can self-transfer.
• Domestic duties: Minimal
• Social Duties: To support the employer with social interaction, accessing the community and to support with promoting well-being. To support the employer to maintain his Sikh religion and culture. When going out, the employer uses a wheelchair.

Hours of work: 15 hours per week, likely to be over 3 days at 5 hours each day preferably on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Qualifications: Nothing specific required, the ability to speak Punjabi, English and use Makaton would be preferable.

Skills & Experience: Understanding how to support someone with cerebral palsy. Full UK driving licence required and have use of a car. The employer does have a Motability car, but the driver must be over 25 years old for insurance purposes.

To apply for this role please send a CV or letter outlining your suitability for the role to [e-mail] – please quote 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.