Personal Care Assistant

People Plus Independent Living Services; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal care assistant is required in Crewe to support an individual who is registered blind and has two young children. The role involves meal preparation, household chores, transportation for social interactions, and support with hobbies and care for children. Must have a driving license and access to a car.

Qualifications

• Driving licence with own transport is required.
• DBS check will be required.
• Assistant must respect privacy and maintain dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and cooking.
• Support with household chores such as laundry.
• Transport to appointments and social interactions.

Skills

Caring disposition

Flexibility

Independence

Trustworthiness

Job description

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Purpose of the job Bank Personal Care Assistant Required in Crewe, CW1

• £12.21 per hour

This post is for bank staff – As and when required to cover staff sickness/annual leave. From October/November 2024 on-wards, maternity cover will also be required so more hours will be available during this 12-month period.

PLEASE NOTE - My assistant will need to have access to their own car with business insurance cover and have a clean driving license.

• I am a 33 years young, I have a good sense of humour and I am registered blind. I need support from my Personal Assistant so that I can be as independent as possible. I have 2 young children. I also have a cat, so it is very important to me that my personal assistant who supports me is happy to work with children and is an animal lover.
• I am creative and I enjoying making crafts such as card making and scrapbooking. I also enjoy gardening and will require support from my personal assistant to assist me with my hobbies and interests.

Hours and rate of Pay:

• £12.21 per hour

Main Duties:

• To assist me with meal preparation and cooking.

• To assist me with general household chores such as housework and laundry.

• To take me out in the personal assistants own car to support me with social interaction or to attend appointments. *Own car and business insurance required*
• To support me with my hobbies and interests.

• To assist me with shopping when required.

• Night shifts may also be required as and when this is needed.
• To support me looking after my young children – This will include general duties to support me with this, such as assisting to take my child to nursery and back, helping with changing nappies etc.

The main duties identified in the job description are examples of the expectations required:

• I may on occasions reasonably request additional activities to be undertaken inside or outside of the home.

Personal Assistant Specification:

• Driving licence with own transport.
• DBS check will be required.
• Assistant must be honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
• My assistant must respect my privacy and always maintain my dignity.
• My assistant must be enthusiastic and flexible with a caring disposition.
• You must be able to work well independently.
• My personal assistant is accountable to me in all aspects of their work. They should always ask what my needs are and listen to my directions and requests.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which will be funded through your employer.


“Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus”.