Menu

Female Personal Assistant - SMYORK

Job details
Posting date: 25 September 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 25 October 2024
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Disability North
Job type: Permanent
Job reference:

Apply for this job

Summary

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity for a person centred, fun, positive PA to join my team. I live in central York and have a visual impairment and some memory issues.

I am looking for someone to work: -

Every Wednesday (10am – 4pm).
Flexibility to do more days would be welcomed.

The wage is £12.50 an hour + 5.6 weeks paid holiday pro rata with an annual increment every April.

Ideally you would be a driver with a clean licence, as you would be required to drive my Motability vehicle. This is desirable but not essential.




The successful applicant will be: -

Reliable, committed, cheerful, professional, and respectful
Someone with a great sense of humour
Confident to accompany me when in hospital (Kidney Transplant Patient)
Able to liaise with health care professionals and take detailed notes
Happy to take and follow instructions
An excellent listener and able to use your initiative
Prepared to use PPE in my home and when out and about
Someone who enjoys swimming
Someone who likes cats

Tasks will include:

Accompanying on walks in all weather
Accompanying to hospital appointments
Advocating for me on occasion
Accompanying to swimming pool
Light housework including laundry
Assist in preparing & cooking food and working independently in this area when I need you to
Assist in light gardening
Help planning shopping

The successful candidate will have had or be willing to have their Covid-19 vaccinations.

This post is subject to DBS check and references.

To apply you can complete the Online Application Form or request an Application Form from directpayments@disabilitynorth.org.uk




There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.




This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.

Apply for this job