PA to Support Gentleman at Home 39 Weeks Per Annum £11.66 p/h. - NORWICH - NR9
Job Reference (6bb08b03)
Start Date – 04/09/2023
Training – From 21/07/2023 (Not full hours)
Job description
Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose
To support me to live in my own home and to aid my rehabilitation by taking me to groups and activities.
Location: Hethersett
Details
Are you a kind, caring people person, looking to move into a rewarding profession? Are you a carer looking for a role where you can make a different and escape the routine of a nursing home?
This post is to provide quality, holistic care and support to me in a relaxed, friendly environment. I am a cheerful and enthusiastic 49 year old man with a zest for life. I live at home with my wife and child. After an acquired brain injury, I need support to remain as independent as possible in my own home. I am an electric wheelchair user and I have limited verbal communication, although I understand everything said to me and communicate very well non-verbally. I can walk short distances around my home with the aid of a walking frame when assisted. I love being outside, visiting places, crafts, motorbikes, cooking and using the computer.
For those new to the role, training will be provided. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
The role includes
· Personal care including washing and dressing
· Support to prepare food and drinks and to take medication as I only have the use of one hand
· Minimal assistance with toileting
· Basic exercises (will be trained by a private physiotherapist)
The role is based at our home in Hethersett, but will include taking me to different groups and activities. You will be required to drive our Motability vehicle, and will need full comprehensive insurance cover on your own vehicle to do so as we have an open insurance policy.
Please note
The hours are in school term time only (normally 39 weeks per year). However, there are opportunities for additional hours during the holidays and weekends if desired.
NB - This job may involve working around young people or children.
Person specification
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
· Good oral communication skills
· Enthusiastic and proactive
· Willingness to assist with personal care
· Ability to work without supervision
· Good timekeeping
· A proactive person, who can see beyond my disabilities
· Car driver, with fully comprehensive insurance in order to drive a Motability vehicle
Desirable
· Experience in a similar role (although not essential)
· Good sense of humour
Summary terms and conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £11.66 per hour.
· Hours and times of work: Wednesday 7-10 then 3:15-6 to prepare me and transport me to and from Headway, Thursday 7- 6, Friday 7-10 then 3:15-6 to prepare me and transport me to and from Headway.
· 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.
The post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced 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 of 3 months.
How to apply:
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep