Self-Employed Personal Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Malvern Hills; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Personal Support Assistant is needed to assist a young woman in Clifton-On-Teme. The role requires providing support with daily living tasks, personal care, and social activities. Ideal candidates should have experience with physical and learning disabilities, be trained in Manual Handling, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers 14 hours of work per week at £15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with individuals with physical and learning disabilities.
• Trained in Manual Handling.
• Trained in Infection Prevention & Control.
• Fluent and clear English language.
• Good at building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living tasks for a young female client.
• Support social interactions and activities.
• Provide personal care such as showering and dressing.
• Help with domestic tasks like changing linen.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Good communication

Ability to support complex needs

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Clifton-On-Teme, Worcester WR6

Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the
person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer:
Our client is a 23-year-old female living with their family in the Clifton-On-Teme area of Worcestershire who is looking to recruit a Self-Employed Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living tasks.

Main duties:
Social duties:
Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
Support to access the local community
Arrange community outings and planning activities

Personal care: Support with showering, teeth cleaning and dressing.

Domestic duties: Support with changing linen and some support maybe required with food & drink.

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.

Specific requirements: Have previous experience of working with individuals with physical and learning disabilities. Trained in Manual Handling. Trained in Infection Prevention & Control. Must be creative, motivation, fun and kind-hearted.

Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.

Hours of work: 14 hours per week – Days & times to be discussed

Rate of pay: £15.00 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
Previous experience
Trained in Manual Handling
Trained in Infection Prevention & Control
Must have fluent and clear English language
Confidentiality
Good at building relationships
Good communicator
A good listener
Ability to support people with complex support needs.

Preferred:
Driving licence
Car and appropriate insurance

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.