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Suffolk Independent Living; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Independent Living is seeking a Female* Personal Care Assistant in Haverhill. Two positions are available, each at 3½ hours per week, with alternate Saturdays or Sundays. The role involves assisting with personal care, mobility, and daily routines to improve quality of life.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available). Salary is £14.00 per hour, with standard terms and an enhanced holiday arrangement described in the contract.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• 2 positions available – 3½ hours per week each.
• Alternate Saturdays or Sundays included.
• Holiday entitlement described in terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, assistance with washing, dressing and mobility.
• Help with grooming, including washing hair, hands and nails, and basic skincare.
• Assist with breakfast, drinks, dishes, dishwasher use and general household tasks.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Household support

Job description

Female* Personal Care Assistant required in Haverhill

Please only apply if you are serious about the role

2 Positions available – 3 ½ hours per week each

Alternate Saturdays or Sundays included

£14.00 per hour

Job reference: 5324

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

Email: [e-mail] Telephone: [phone]

Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD

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

About me

I am a lady who has mobility problems. I am looking to employ a Personal Care Assistant to support with personal care, to help me with things that I cannot do any more and to improve my quality of life. I have problems with my hands and walking difficulties. I need support to access the local community and around my home. I have two cats so my PCA will need to be happy to work around them.

The main duties may change from time to time, they will include washing and dressing me, applying creams, giving facials, hand massages, pedicures, and foot soaks etc. I also need support washing and drying my hair.

Additionally, in the house, I will need support to make breakfast and drinks, put dishes in the dishwasher and empty the bin.

Summary terms and conditions

• *Schedule 9, P1 of the equality Act 2010 applies
• 2 Positions available – 3 ½ hours per week each
• Alternate Saturdays or Sundays included
• Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
• 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 Adults Barred List 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.
• Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

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

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