Personal Assistant for night shifts ES3311a
| Posting date: | 23 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2024 |
| Location: | Waldron, Heathfield |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ES3311a |
Summary
Vacancy Title: Personal Assistant for Night Shifts
Reference Number: ES3311a
Location: Waldron
Hours per week: The hours we are looking for are:
7.00pm – 7.00am every Friday and Saturday Night and for occasional holiday cover on other nights (Waking night Shifts)
Hourly pay rate: £17.00
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: no
Access to own vehicle required: no
Overnight care required: yes
Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a Waking Night Carer PA join our team of 5 to work with a 48 year old lady who has a brain injury and complex needs who lives in her family home. The person needs to have a sense of humour and be energetic. Common sense and to remain calm under pressure are imperative. The ability to have a vision of how to improve the quality of life for someone with profound complex needs would be much appreciated. There is in depth training which involves hard work both physically and mentally but also much laughter. Staff work on a 2:1 ratio and we are looking for someone who could work approximately 36 hours per week. Experience is not essential as training will be given on the job. There is a 6 month probationary period. The candidate must have transport as the location is rural. You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
This is a challenging role that requires a creative thinker with a positive attitude, dedication and enthusiasm. You will need to be patient, reliable, flexible, empathetic and able to work as part of a team. You will also need to be sensitive to the needs of people while adapting to a new environment and be able to remain calm under pressure and be physically able.
This is a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s life.
Candidate qualities:
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
Employee Duties:
• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Reference Number: ES3311a
Location: Waldron
Hours per week: The hours we are looking for are:
7.00pm – 7.00am every Friday and Saturday Night and for occasional holiday cover on other nights (Waking night Shifts)
Hourly pay rate: £17.00
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: any gender
Driving licence required: no
Access to own vehicle required: no
Overnight care required: yes
Job Description
Summary
We are looking for a Waking Night Carer PA join our team of 5 to work with a 48 year old lady who has a brain injury and complex needs who lives in her family home. The person needs to have a sense of humour and be energetic. Common sense and to remain calm under pressure are imperative. The ability to have a vision of how to improve the quality of life for someone with profound complex needs would be much appreciated. There is in depth training which involves hard work both physically and mentally but also much laughter. Staff work on a 2:1 ratio and we are looking for someone who could work approximately 36 hours per week. Experience is not essential as training will be given on the job. There is a 6 month probationary period. The candidate must have transport as the location is rural. You will be entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday a year
This is a challenging role that requires a creative thinker with a positive attitude, dedication and enthusiasm. You will need to be patient, reliable, flexible, empathetic and able to work as part of a team. You will also need to be sensitive to the needs of people while adapting to a new environment and be able to remain calm under pressure and be physically able.
This is a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to someone’s life.
Candidate qualities:
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Other Personal Qualities:
Employee Duties:
• Medication prompting/administering
• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance
Additional duties:
Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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