Personal Assistant for a young woman 16hrs pw @ £12.89/hr in King's Lynn - FTE - £25.1k - King's Lynn - PE30

I am a 26-year-old ambulatory wheelchair user looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with day-to-day living and help me maintain my independence at home.

 

Due to a progressive health condition, I now require support with a wide range of daily tasks. I am physically quite fragile and need someone who is patient, understanding and able to work at my pace, particularly on more challenging days. The role is varied and includes personal care, medication support, household tasks and assisting me to access the community.

 

I live with my husband, two dogs and a cat. One of my dogs is my working assistance dog, a large Belgian Shepherd, who may occasionally require help getting ready for outings by having her harness, boots and other working equipment fitted.

 

When my health allows, I run a small home-based business creating vests and bandanas for pet and working dogs. 

 

Maintaining as much independence as possible is very important to me, and I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can provide reliable support while helping me continue to live life on my terms.

 

The right person is more important to me than formal qualifications. I am looking for someone who is kind, patient, understanding and a good fit for my household.

 

 

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
16 hours per week, pattern to be discussed at interview.

Location
PE30

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 probationary 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.