Personal Assistant for a lady 15 Hrs per week @ £12.38 P/H in NR2 - Norwich - NR2
Job Reference (ea29b78b)
I am looking for a reliable, proactive, and compassionate PA to support me with day-to-day living, household tasks, and social activities.
A Bit About Me:
I enjoy films, TV, theatre, poetry, gigs, music, dancing, meals out, country hikes (when well), kayaking/paddle boarding, swimming, history, science, art, podcasts, Radio 4, yoga, reading, and games. I’d love to get back to exhibitions, shopping trips, and group hobbies.
Others describe me as articulate, thoughtful, fun, bold, creative, compassionate, and sensitive.
Location: Norwich NR2
Job Description:
Meal preparation and kitchen tasks.
Shopping and errands
Provide companionship and support during outings.
Support during exercise and swimming
Taking appropriate actions if I experience a blackout or extended disassociation (ensuring safety, hygiene, finances, food, and household continuity)
Supporting with housework and administrative tasks.
Encourage and assist me in becoming more confident with day-to-day activities.
Help and support in and around the house.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential:
The ideal candidate would require calming, reassuring, caring, and patience.
The person I employ must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy.
Good memory and attention to detail
Fluent in English
Good written communication skills
Must hold a full, valid driving licence (so they can be added to my insurance and drive my car).
Willing to share driving duties when taking me out and about.
Desirable:
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Shared interests, good sense of humour and a good listener
Understanding of neurodiversity, narcolepsy, CPTSD, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and fatigue
Experience supporting individuals with mental health and disabilities.
Mental health and first aid trained
Summary terms and conditions
The pay rate for this position is £12.38 per hour for employed PAs and £14.94 per hour for self-employed PAs.
Hours and times of work: 15 hrs per week, Time discussed further 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.
The post is subject to the following:
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Services
Meal Preparation
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Understanding challenging behaviour
Food Hygiene
First Aid
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep