Flexible PA/Carer for Woman in Norwich NR4 - Norwich - NR4
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Title:
Flexible Care Assistant/Personal Assistant Role (Employed or Self-Employed)
Location:
Norwich, NR4
Role Overview:
I am seeking a dedicated, empathetic, and truly conscientious Personal Care Assistant. This role is available on either an employed basis, or to hire the services of those who are already registered as self-employed. You will provide high-quality, person-centred support that respects the individual's autonomy, choices, and daily routines.
Flexible Working Opportunities:
Offering a flexible approach, ideal for carers seeking a better work-life balance or additional hours around existing commitments.
There are no fixed days or set shift patterns. Instead, shifts will be offered on a weekly basis, depending on the client’s needs and the carer’s availability. You are free to accept or decline shifts as they arise, allowing you to work in a way that suits your schedule.
Hours can be offered any day of the week, generally during afternoons/evenings and late nights (Not throughout the whole night).
The Benefit:
The more availability you provide, the more hours you will be assigned.
This position will suit a professional who values flexibility, variety, and greater control over their working week, while still providing consistent, high-quality support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver tailored physical, emotional, and social support.
• Maintain high standards of food safety during meal preparation.
• Follow strict H&S protocols within the environment.
• A focus on client well-being.
• Manage routine tasks reliably without needing constant supervision.
About You:
• Person-Centred Focus: You naturally put the individual at the heart of your practice.
• Genuine Empathy: You care deeply about making a positive difference in someone's life.
• Humility and Integrity: You are self-motivated, grounded, and client focussed.
• Collaborative Nature: You support independence where they’re able, rather than trying to dictate.
• High Accountability: You take your professional responsibilities and boundaries seriously.
• High-Detail Standards: We maintain a "Checklist Culture." All tasks must be completed accurately, every shift.
• Professional Pace: We value efficiency and focus. This role is for someone who takes pride in doing a job "right" the first time.
Requirements:
• Verifiable references demonstrating reliability, respect and honesty.
• Food hygiene and H&S certifications (or willingness to train).
• A genuine interest in cooking from scratch, with fresh ingredients
• Clear spoken, written and auditory English skills, to easily understand and communicate with a client with varied speech and processing difficulties.
• You uphold confidentiality and GDPR
• Enhanced DBS – provided by employer
• Driver/use of own car is a bonus but not essential: Additional carer insurance required, Business Class 1, specifically to take clients out in your own vehicle, required by law.
If self employed:
If Self Employed:
• Public liability and damages insurance
• Valid business element, car insurance
• Proof of HMRC registration
The Role:
A diligent and proactive carer, you are versed in juggling tasks and prioritising with consideration of the clients needs and time constraints.
Privately employed directly by the client, working both in their home and locations around Norwich/Norfolk in my home, with the support of social services managing payroll.
Working one to one with myself (Woman/40s), an ambulatory wheelchair user. This position includes social/hobbies, personal care, cooking from scratch, home chores and anything life entails. Essentially, anything you do for yourself, you may well assist me with at some point, though I like to be independent where feasible.
Physical assistance is required depending on my abilities at that time, and helping me navigate decisions when I’m exhausted and my cognition is challenged. Emotional support and understanding is also helpful at times when things become overwhelming.
This role will suit someone whose open to a variety of activities and getting stuck into projects with me. My interests are varied and include (List not exhaustive):
Being out in nature/time with animals
Live music/festivals/events
Show/comedy
Socialise with friends/out to dinner
Creative projects at home/garden
Evening class
Training for Employees:
Recommended online training courses must be completed during your probation period. You are welcome to undertake these at home when it’s convenient for you, and will be paid for this additional time.
Rate of PA and Particulars Provided:
Employed:
£15 p/h | Formal contract | holiday pay 5.6 weeks p/annum | employers insurance | DBS | Paid Training
Self employed:
Open to negotiation | Formal contract | All legal documents as stated above
Services
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep