Personal Care Assistants Wanted for Disabled Writer-Filmmaker

Private Household; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private household in London seeks Personal Care Assistants to support an award-winning writer-filmmaker with a neuromuscular condition. Flexible full-time or part-time positions available, with training provided. Responsibilities include personal care, domestic tasks, and accompanying to appointments and events. The role offers £16 per hour and £16.50 overnight, with up to 25+ hours of flexible work per week.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave

Sick leave

Training provided

Qualifications

• No previous care experience necessary, but a willingness to learn is essential.
• A valid passport or work permit, and a minimum of 2 references are essential.
• Enhanced DBS check required or willingness to undergo one, expense covered by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Carry out domestic tasks like cooking and cleaning.
• Accompany to health appointments and work meetings.

Skills

Reliability

Good communication

Team player

Open-mindedness

Job description

Are you reliable, friendly, calm under pressure, trustworthy, conscientious, good communicator and listener, team player, hardworking and open minded?

No previous care experience necessary but must demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Training will be provided by the employer and current team of Personal Care Assistants.

Suitable applicants looking for flexible, full-time or part-time work (near Stratford).

WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Personal Care Assistants wanted for an award-wining writer-filmmaker in her early 30's who requires COMPLEX CARE because she has a Neuromuscular condition and is a full-time wheelchair user, who needs support with London life, work and personal care. This is not a live-in position.

TASKS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

PERSONAL CARE:
- Washing and dressing
- Administering medication
- Hoisting and manual handling
- Support with daily physio

DOMESTIC TASKS:
- Cooking / Cleaning / Laundry / Shopping
- Collecting prescriptions, packages, posting mail etc.

TRAVEL:
- Accompanying to health appointments
- Work meetings e.g. rehearsals, screenings, filming, theatre, cinema, galleries etc.
- Swimming, shopping, trips out of London and sometimes travelling abroad

WORKING STRUCTURE AND RATE:
Monday to Sunday. Will work up to 25+ hours flexible per week (more hours available if desired) with shifts ranging from day and overnight shifts.

£16 per hour and £16.50 per hour overnight (8 hours = £132 per night) on a PAYE contract. Which means you’ll be entitled to 5.6 weeks annual leave and sick leave.

APPLICATION:
- Please send a CV
- A brief Cover Letter (just a paragraph or two) sharing a little about yourself and what skills or experiences you could bring to this role.

Interviews to take place online over zoom then applicants may be invited for an in-person observation.

A valid passport or work permit, a minimum of 2 references and an enhanced DBS check are essential to this post. Applicants will be required to have a current enhanced DBS check or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. The expense for this will be covered by the employer.

Successful applicants will be joining a diverse team, the employer enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of discrimination, bullying or harassment. Including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia and ableism will not be tolerated here.