Personal Assistant for a friendly 60 year old lady P/T@ £58/weekly in NR9 - FTE - £25.1k - Norwich - NR9
Job Reference (df8f33c2)
A friendly and independent 60-year-old woman is looking for a reliable and caring Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living tasks and help maintain her independence.
She is a wheelchair user, and lives at home with close family members and enjoys reading, gardening, listening to music and radio, and getting out and about in the community. She is sociable, easy to talk to, and works from home three days a week.
Duties:
- Personal care, including support to shower
- Preparing clothes and assisting with washing and dressing routines.
- Light household tasks such as tidying, washing up, and maintaining a clean and safe home environment.
- Meal and snack preparation.
- Encouraging independence and providing practical support where required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Female applicant (this post is exempt under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010 due to the provision of personal care).
- Caring, friendly and empathetic nature.
- Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Understanding of person-centred support.
- Good communication skills
- Respectful of privacy, dignity and independence.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Support Worker or Care Assistant.
- Experience supporting people who are wheelchair users with physical disabilities or reduced mobility.
- Manual Handling training, including the use of lift cushion.
- An interest in music, gardening, reading or similar interests.
- Understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries while building a positive working relationship.
Rate of Pay
£15.55 - Self Employed
£12.89 - Employed
A higher hourly rate is available for self-employed carers, reflecting that they are responsible for their own holiday provision, National Insurance, pension arrangements, and other employment-related costs. Self-employed carers must also demonstrate that they are fully ensured, and registered with HMRC.
Employees receive these benefits through their employment package, which is reflected in the employed rate.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday
55 minutes per day (4.5 hours per week)
Working times can be discussed and agreed flexibly.
Location
NR9
Summary Terms and Conditions
Expenses
You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.
Holiday Entitlement
Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer. Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.
References
This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Probationary PeriodThis post is subject to a three month probationary period. This gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.
Mandatory Training
Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Hand hygiene
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep