Personal Care Assistant

Norfolk County Council; Buxton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide support for 5 hours weekly, focusing on meal preparation, domestic care, and social activities. The ideal candidate should be well-organised, trustworthy, and possess a full clean driving license. Flexibility and an interest in DIY and gardening would be advantageous. The rate of pay is £15.87 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean driving license.
• Interest in DIY and gardening is an advantage.
• Ability to push a wheelchair.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation
• Domestic care
• Social and leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Transportation

Skills

Well organised

Trustworthy

Flexible

Interest in DIY

Interest in gardening

Full clean driving license

Job description

DetailsI suffer from M.E. and have a visual impairment which means I require support with social engagement and activities. I have a regular PA but am seeking an additional personal assistant for 5hrs a week to care for meal preparation, hygenic cleaning some ironing and to give additional support when my current PA is taking time off (this is during every school holiday). This additional suppport will be to assist with activities both at home and out and about. I enjoy DIY and gardening, and like to go out, but would need someone able to drive our car. My PA will also need to be able to push me in a wheelchair, and be willing to help me complete practical tasks, but I do not require any personal care.

Person specification

• Well organised and practical
• Trustworthy
• Flexible
• Full clean driving licence
• Interest in DIY and gardening an advantage

Summary terms and conditions

The rate of pay for this position is £15.87 per hour.

Hours and times of work: 5 hours weekly, on a flexible, 'As and When' basis.

The post is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.
• This position requires employees to undertake the following free annual training: Health and Safety, GDPR 1 & 2 Services.

Roles & responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Transportation
• Full UK driving license