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Suffolk Independent Living; Horsford; On-site; GBP 262,000 - 303,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Independent Living requires a Female* Personal Assistant in Horsford, Norwich to assist my 25-year-old daughter who has Rett’s disorder and epilepsy. The role involves medication administration, personal care, feeding support and engaging activities. The position is 13-15 hours per week and wage is £14.57 per hour.

The post includes a 3-month probation, DBS check, and statutory leave benefits. Right to work in the UK required; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Support to administer medication.
• Assist with management of epilepsy.
• Support with feeding and drinking.
• Support and assistance with the shower/washing and bedtime routine.
• Provide entertainment through table top play and sensory work.
• Accessing the local area and going for walks in her wheelchair.
• Ensuring the safety of my daughter at all times.
• Provide fun and exciting playtime.

Skills

Medication administration

Epilepsy management

Feeding support

Shower/bathing assistance

Good communication

Job description

Female* Personal Assistant required in Horsford, Norwich

£14.57 per hour

Job reference: 5342

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.

Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.

About me

I am seeking a Personal Assistant to support my 25-year-old daughter. We live in Horsford, in Norwich. She is very happy and sociable young woman and loves clapping her hands, pressing the buttons of her noisy books and watching DVDs (especially Teletubbies!!).

My daughter has Rett’s disorder and epilepsy. This means that she requires support with all aspects of her life; including personal care, feeding and medication. We are looking for someone with good communication skills, a “can-do” attitude and a fun personality.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support to administer medication.
• Assist with management of epilepsy.
• Support with feeding and drinking.
• Support and assistance with the shower/washing and bedtime routine.
• Provide entertainment through table top play and sensory work.
• Accessing the local area and going for walks in her wheelchair.
• Ensuring the safety of my daughter at all times.
• Provide fun and exciting playtime.

Summary terms and conditions

• Hours, days and times of work: 13-15 hours per week
• Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
• Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.

The post is subject to the following

• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
  • If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
• References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed (this cannot be a family member).
• Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
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