Personal Assistant for Lady 5 hours per week @ £12.38 per hour in NR21 - Fakenham - NR21
Job Reference (b3e6f90f)
I am looking for kind understanding and reliable Personal Assistant to help a 30-year-old woman living with energy-limiting chronic illness, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), Autism (ASD) and other conditions.
The role is to help build and maintain gentle, energy-saving routines, prevent symptom flares, and support safe access to the community to reduce isolation.
Location: NR 21
Job Description
Gentle reminders for personal care and medication
Supporting pacing with regular rest periods
Help with simple meal preparation and light household tasks
Support with community activities, shopping, and appointments
Encouragement to re-engage with enjoyable activities (e.g. baking, short dog walks)
Offering companionship and emotional support to enhance my general wellbeing.
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential:
Holds a full UK driving licence with appropriate business insurance
Access to own vehicle and willingness to use it for one return trip to and from Fakenham each week.
Comfortable around dogs
Someone with patience, compassion, reliable and a positive attitude
The person I employ must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy.
Desirable:
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Understanding of ASD, FND, ME/CFS or other chronic illnesses
Summary of 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.
Additional Payment: £8.28 per week to cover transport cost for return trip to and from Fakenham. once a week.
Hours and times of work: 05 hours 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
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep