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Personal Care Assistants Wanted for Disabled Writer/Filmmaker
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £16 to £16.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Overnights are midnight to 8am = £132 per night |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | East London, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Private Household |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PCA0524 |
Summary
Are you reliable, friendly, calm under pressure, trustworthy, conscientious, good communicator and listener, team player, hardworking and open minded?
No previous care experience necessary but must demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Training will be provided by the employer and current team of Personal Care Assistants.
Suitable applicants looking for flexible, full-time or part-time work (near Stratford) and have had at least two COVID-19 vaccinations and are happy to get a booster before starting or during probation.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Personal Care Assistants wanted for an award-wining writer and filmmaker in her early 30's who requires complex care because she has a neuromuscular condition and is a full-time wheelchair user, who needs support with London life, work and personal care. This is not a live-in position.
TASKS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
PERSONAL CARE:
- Washing and dressing
- Administering medication
- Hoisting and manual handling
- Support with daily physio
DOMESTIC TASKS:
- Cooking / Cleaning / Laundry / Shopping
- Collecting prescriptions, packages, posting mail etc.
TRAVEL:
- Accompanying to health appointments
- Work meetings e.g. rehearsals, screenings, filming, theatre, cinema, galleries etc.
- Swimming, shopping, trips out of London and travelling abroad
WORKING STRUCTURE AND RATE:
Monday to Sunday. Will work up to 25+ hours flexible per week (more hours available if desired) with shifts ranging from day and overnight shifts.
£16 per hour and £16.50 per hour overnight (8 hours = £132 per night) on a PAYE contract. Which means you’ll be entitled to 5.6 weeks annual leave and sick leave.
APPLICATION:
- Please send a CV
- A brief Cover Letter (just a paragraph or two) sharing a little about yourself and what skills or experiences you could bring to this role.
Interviews to take place online over zoom then applicants may be invited for an in-person observation.
A valid passport or work permit, a minimum of 2 references and an DBS check are essential to this post. Applicants will be required to have a current enhanced DBS check or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. The expense for this will be covered by the employer.
Successful applicants will be joining a diverse team of personal care assistants, the employer enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of discrimination, bullying or harassment. Including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia and ableism will not be tolerated here.
No previous care experience necessary but must demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Training will be provided by the employer and current team of Personal Care Assistants.
Suitable applicants looking for flexible, full-time or part-time work (near Stratford) and have had at least two COVID-19 vaccinations and are happy to get a booster before starting or during probation.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Personal Care Assistants wanted for an award-wining writer and filmmaker in her early 30's who requires complex care because she has a neuromuscular condition and is a full-time wheelchair user, who needs support with London life, work and personal care. This is not a live-in position.
TASKS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
PERSONAL CARE:
- Washing and dressing
- Administering medication
- Hoisting and manual handling
- Support with daily physio
DOMESTIC TASKS:
- Cooking / Cleaning / Laundry / Shopping
- Collecting prescriptions, packages, posting mail etc.
TRAVEL:
- Accompanying to health appointments
- Work meetings e.g. rehearsals, screenings, filming, theatre, cinema, galleries etc.
- Swimming, shopping, trips out of London and travelling abroad
WORKING STRUCTURE AND RATE:
Monday to Sunday. Will work up to 25+ hours flexible per week (more hours available if desired) with shifts ranging from day and overnight shifts.
£16 per hour and £16.50 per hour overnight (8 hours = £132 per night) on a PAYE contract. Which means you’ll be entitled to 5.6 weeks annual leave and sick leave.
APPLICATION:
- Please send a CV
- A brief Cover Letter (just a paragraph or two) sharing a little about yourself and what skills or experiences you could bring to this role.
Interviews to take place online over zoom then applicants may be invited for an in-person observation.
A valid passport or work permit, a minimum of 2 references and an DBS check are essential to this post. Applicants will be required to have a current enhanced DBS check or be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. The expense for this will be covered by the employer.
Successful applicants will be joining a diverse team of personal care assistants, the employer enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy towards any kind of discrimination, bullying or harassment. Including but not limited to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, islamophobia and ableism will not be tolerated here.