Female Personal Assistant ref. HS/LP
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.46 to £12.71 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth PL2 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Enham Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HS/LP |
Summary
Introduction
I’m a mother & a wife; my youngest is a teen, the children have similar genetic conditions, usually at the milder end of the scale, and living in the PL2 area of Plymouth. I’m looking for Personal Assistant/s who can support me to support my family. Please note we have one small friendly dog.
I’m looking for applicants that match these qualities: caring personality, empathy, organised, good sense of humour, self-motivated, trustworthy, physically fit & patient especially with cognitive symptoms and ideally willing to support with improving management of conditions.
Benefits inc: Holiday pay, PA insurance, free on job training available, mileage allowance negotiable, access to carers discounts
After a probation period, training courses are available, if required, no charge to the Personal Assistant.
Duties
If job share same duties/skills not necessarily required by all PA's
Light cooking and cleaning duties. To occasionally prepare and cook meals for family, to support their respite. Personal care - at present minor assistance needed such as support with washing hair & more if having a flare-up inc. dressing.
Support out in the community, this may occasionally include supporting activities with my youngest. Prompting Medication etc Typing/computer skills, keeping up with emails. Support with online food shop. Occasional shopping, when unable to get items online. Support making phone calls, organising paperwork, supporting in attending appointments and meetings, using Google Calendar etc
I’m unable to stand for long as exacerbates symptoms, so outdoors would usually require a manual or powered wheelchair which has assistant control when needed
Any other reasonable task to allow the service user to live independently.
Hours: Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3 PA's
Rate: £12.46 per hr rising to £12.71 after probation period.
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
Desirable requirements:
Experience in health & social care, NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. Or working towards the qualification
If a driver a Full Clean driving licence, own car is preferred or may consider non driver if you have access to reliable transport or live in walking distance.
Computer Literate, including knowledge of Google drive for documents
Happy to use smartphone apps/tech to improve employer's care needs/communication
Willing to learn about isometric physiotherapy
Interest/understanding in nutrition, intolerances & allergies due to certain triggers Experience in
neurological or connective tissue conditions
General good health
Enjoys cooking, baking would be a bonus for my youngest who would like to be a baker
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.
This post complies with section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
I’m a mother & a wife; my youngest is a teen, the children have similar genetic conditions, usually at the milder end of the scale, and living in the PL2 area of Plymouth. I’m looking for Personal Assistant/s who can support me to support my family. Please note we have one small friendly dog.
I’m looking for applicants that match these qualities: caring personality, empathy, organised, good sense of humour, self-motivated, trustworthy, physically fit & patient especially with cognitive symptoms and ideally willing to support with improving management of conditions.
Benefits inc: Holiday pay, PA insurance, free on job training available, mileage allowance negotiable, access to carers discounts
After a probation period, training courses are available, if required, no charge to the Personal Assistant.
Duties
If job share same duties/skills not necessarily required by all PA's
Light cooking and cleaning duties. To occasionally prepare and cook meals for family, to support their respite. Personal care - at present minor assistance needed such as support with washing hair & more if having a flare-up inc. dressing.
Support out in the community, this may occasionally include supporting activities with my youngest. Prompting Medication etc Typing/computer skills, keeping up with emails. Support with online food shop. Occasional shopping, when unable to get items online. Support making phone calls, organising paperwork, supporting in attending appointments and meetings, using Google Calendar etc
I’m unable to stand for long as exacerbates symptoms, so outdoors would usually require a manual or powered wheelchair which has assistant control when needed
Any other reasonable task to allow the service user to live independently.
Hours: Average 16 hrs flexible p/w or on job share between 2 or 3 PA's
Rate: £12.46 per hr rising to £12.71 after probation period.
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
Desirable requirements:
Experience in health & social care, NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. Or working towards the qualification
If a driver a Full Clean driving licence, own car is preferred or may consider non driver if you have access to reliable transport or live in walking distance.
Computer Literate, including knowledge of Google drive for documents
Happy to use smartphone apps/tech to improve employer's care needs/communication
Willing to learn about isometric physiotherapy
Interest/understanding in nutrition, intolerances & allergies due to certain triggers Experience in
neurological or connective tissue conditions
General good health
Enjoys cooking, baking would be a bonus for my youngest who would like to be a baker
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.
This post complies with section 7 (2) (b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme