Female Personal Assistant ref. HS/LP
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £11.54 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Plymouth PL2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Enham Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HS/LP |
Summary
I’m a Mother living in the PL2 area of Plymouth. I’m looking for a Personal Assistant/s who is able to support me with household duties, access to the community and support with daily tasks for my children. Full Clean driving licence & own car is preferred or may consider non driver in a job share role if you have access to reliable transport. Please note we have one small friendly dog.
I’m looking for applicants that match these qualities: caring personality, enjoys helping, empathy, organised, good sense of humour, self motivated, trustworthy, multitask, physically fit & patient, especially with cognitive symptoms and ideally willing to learn more about management of medical conditions to support myself & children.
After a probation period, training courses are available, no charge to the Personal Assistant.
Benefits inc: Holiday pay, PA insurance, free on job training available, mileage allowance negotiable, access to carers discounts
Hours: Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
If job share same duties/skills not necessarily required by all PA's
● Light cooking and cleaning duties
● To prepare and cook occasional meals for children
● Personal care, at present minor assistance needed such as support with washing hair & more if having a flare-up inc. dressing, help to move
● Support out in the community, this includes supporting activities with my children.
● Prompting Medication etc
● Typing/computer skills, keeping up with emails
● Support with online food shop
● Occasional shopping
● Support making phone calls, organising paperwork, supporting in attending appointments and meetings, using Google Calendar etc
● Assisting with isometric physio
● I’m unable to stand for long as exacerbates symptoms, so outdoors would usually require a manual or powered wheelchair which has assistant control available
● Any other reasonable task to allow the service user to live independently
Essential requirements:
● Enhanced DBS required. Cost met by employer.
● References from previous employers
● Excellent English skills (verbal and written)
● Legally entitled to work in the U.K
● Full/clean driving licence if driving as part of job
● Understanding of confidentiality including confidentiality online.
● Happy to use smartphone apps/tech to improve employer's care needs/communication
Desirable requirements:
● Experience in health & social care, NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. Or working towards the qualification
● Computer Literate, eg good knowledge of Google drive, Microsoft Office or similar
● Trained in isometric physiotherapy
● Interest in nutrition due to dietary requirements
● Experience in either neurological, chronic fatigue, connective tissue disorders or spinal conditions, a similar condition is MS
● General good health
● Enjoys baking
● An interest in arts, crafts and photography, employer would like support to start these hobbies again, digital art/photography being the most accessible.
● Likes: musical theatre, films and boats. Potential for support on days out and short breaks if you're available.
Look forward to hearing from you!
To Apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF HS/LP IN APPLICATION
To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: recruitmentdp@enhamtrust.org.uk
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
I’m looking for applicants that match these qualities: caring personality, enjoys helping, empathy, organised, good sense of humour, self motivated, trustworthy, multitask, physically fit & patient, especially with cognitive symptoms and ideally willing to learn more about management of medical conditions to support myself & children.
After a probation period, training courses are available, no charge to the Personal Assistant.
Benefits inc: Holiday pay, PA insurance, free on job training available, mileage allowance negotiable, access to carers discounts
Hours: Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
If job share same duties/skills not necessarily required by all PA's
● Light cooking and cleaning duties
● To prepare and cook occasional meals for children
● Personal care, at present minor assistance needed such as support with washing hair & more if having a flare-up inc. dressing, help to move
● Support out in the community, this includes supporting activities with my children.
● Prompting Medication etc
● Typing/computer skills, keeping up with emails
● Support with online food shop
● Occasional shopping
● Support making phone calls, organising paperwork, supporting in attending appointments and meetings, using Google Calendar etc
● Assisting with isometric physio
● I’m unable to stand for long as exacerbates symptoms, so outdoors would usually require a manual or powered wheelchair which has assistant control available
● Any other reasonable task to allow the service user to live independently
Essential requirements:
● Enhanced DBS required. Cost met by employer.
● References from previous employers
● Excellent English skills (verbal and written)
● Legally entitled to work in the U.K
● Full/clean driving licence if driving as part of job
● Understanding of confidentiality including confidentiality online.
● Happy to use smartphone apps/tech to improve employer's care needs/communication
Desirable requirements:
● Experience in health & social care, NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. Or working towards the qualification
● Computer Literate, eg good knowledge of Google drive, Microsoft Office or similar
● Trained in isometric physiotherapy
● Interest in nutrition due to dietary requirements
● Experience in either neurological, chronic fatigue, connective tissue disorders or spinal conditions, a similar condition is MS
● General good health
● Enjoys baking
● An interest in arts, crafts and photography, employer would like support to start these hobbies again, digital art/photography being the most accessible.
● Likes: musical theatre, films and boats. Potential for support on days out and short breaks if you're available.
Look forward to hearing from you!
To Apply:
PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF HS/LP IN APPLICATION
To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: recruitmentdp@enhamtrust.org.uk
As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.
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