Personal Assistant for a Young Man, 5 hrs pw @ £12.89/hr in Norwich - FTE - £25.1k - Norwich - NR14

T is a friendly, sociable 18 year old man who lives with his mum, stepdad and our much-loved dog. He attends Easton College from Wednesday to Friday.

 

T enjoys spending time with other people, having a laugh and sharing common interests. He is particularly passionate about gaming and football and enjoys both playing and watching football. He also enjoys baking, bowling, electric darts, pool, going to the cinema, wildlife and getting out for walks.

 

T is looking for a Personal Assistant who can help him develop his independence, access his local community, and take part in the activities he enjoys. T would like someone who can engage with his hobbies and support him to socialise, build confidence, and make the most of his interests.

 
Duties

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
5 hours per week, Monday & Tuesday - times to be negotiated, however late morning/early afternoon availability with be beneficial. 

Location of Work 
NR14 

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 Period
This post is subject to a three month probation period. The three-month probationary period 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.