Young man in Cringleford seeking PA for 8 hours per week £12.50 per hour
| Posting date: | 02 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2025 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | UKCIL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ea8449a2 |
Summary
Young man in Cringleford seeking PA for 8 hours per week @ £12.50 per hour
Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: ea8449a2
Job Purpose:I am a young man with autism and type 1 diabetes, who is seeking a kind and good-humoured Personal Assistant to accompany me on trips and activities, while providing gentle supervision. This role is more than just caregiving, it’s about being a buddy and companion.
I use a blood glucose monitor and may require someone who is able to supervise me when I take my insulin injections. I also take medication after breakfast and lunch, as such a PA who is attentive and supportive would be ideal.
Location: Cringleford
Details:
- Accompanying me on outings and activities.
- Providing companionship and encouragement.
- Supervising blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections.
- Ensuring I take my medication after breakfast and lunch.
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential:
- Kind, flexible and good-humoured
- Punctual, reliable and trustworthy
- Experience working with individuals with autism
- Knowledge of diabetes awareness
- Full UK driving licence
- The rate of pay for this position is: £12.50 per hour
- Hours and days of work: 8 hours per week, flexible – to be negotiated at interview.
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks (calculated based on annual hours worked).
- Free Care Skills training for all staff.
- If this job requires any of the following: manual handling, handling of hazardous chemicals (e.g. household cleaning products), food handling, handling of medication. You will be required to undertake annual training.
- A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Essential PA Guide
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- First Aid
- Autism / Aspergers
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
- Own personal car
Medical
- Safe Administration of Medication
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com