Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd is recruiting a Personal Assistant in NR10, Spixworth to provide companionship and support with daily living activities. Duties include outings, shopping, dog walking, light housework, and social support to help maintain independence for a wheelchair user. Female PA preferred under the Equality Act 2010. Driving licence required. 9 hours/week, £12.89/hour.

Benefits include DBS check and references; probation of 6 months may apply. Apply at ukcil.com.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Dog friendly and comfortable around dogs.
• Reliable, caring and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills.
• Respectful of privacy and independence.
• Friendly and approachable nature.
• Confident driving employer's vehicle if required.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care.
• Domestic Care.
• Social and Leisure activities.
• Moving and Handling.
• Transportation.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Dog friendly

Reliable and trustworthy

Good communication skills

Respectful of privacy and independence

Friendly and approachable nature

Confident driving employer's vehicle

Job description

Personal Assistant required for a lady in Spixworth, NR10 £12.89 per hour, 9 hpwApply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 73d87654Job Description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.Personal Assistant required to provide companionship and support with daily living activities. Duties include accompanying me on outings and shopping trips, assisting with dog walking, light household tasks, and providing social support to help maintain independence and wellbeing.I am a wheelchair user and unable to weight bear. I live with my husband, two grown up children and our dog. You will support me with some personal care and transfers if required. Your support will help me maintain independence and daily routines. Due to personal care support being required, a female Personal Assistant is preferred (Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies).Location: NR10, SpixworthPersonal Specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. Assessment of these, both on application and at the interview, will be the main factor in determining your success.Essential:× Full UK driving licence.× Dog friendly/comfortable around dogs.× Reliable, caring and trustworthy.× Good communication skills.× Respectful of privacy and independence.Desirable:× Friendly and approachable nature.× Confident driving employer’s vehicle if required.× Understanding of the importance of companionship and independence.× Flexible and patient attitude.Summary Terms and Conditions× The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour× Hours and times of work as follows: 9 hours per week, ideally worked over 2 or 3 days (hours and times to be negotiated at interview).× The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.× Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.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.× Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.× Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.Key ResponsibilitiesServicesPersonal CareDomestic CareSocial + Leisure activitiesSupport to remain independentTrainingEssential PA GuideSafeguarding Adults/ChildrenMoving & HandlingTransportationFull UK driving licensePlease apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com