Personal Assistant for a young woman - maternity cover starting October 18 hrs p/w in Diss - DISS - IP22
Job Reference (948efc8e)
Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose
To provide support both at home and out in the community for young lady with Cerebral Palsy (maternity cover post).
Location: Roydon, IP22
Details
I’m a 21 year old wheelchair user who would like a friendly P.A. to support me both at home and with accessing the community for activities. I have some communication issues, but I am able to make myself understood very well. I need help with getting to Day Centre in my Motability car, food preparation and feeding, and personal care, as well as companionship. I like to go out shopping, or for a coffee, and enjoy the Cinema. The working pattern can be very flexible, depending on what we decide to do.
May include other duties, to be discussed further at interview.
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
- Friendly, positive nature.
- Shared interests.
- Able to drive my Motability car.
- Good communication skills.
Summary terms and conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £9.91 per hour
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
- Hours and times of work: Post begins on 1 October 2022 until early March 2023 with possibility for extension. 18hrs per week, flexible/negotiable depending on which days I attend my Day Centre and/or college.
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.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Can drive a motability equipped car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep