Personal Assistant for mum of two, 5 hours per week@ £12.38 per hour in NR30 - Great Yarmouth - NR30
Job Reference (a01678c8)
We’re a warm and loving family looking for a kind heart personal assistant to support us in our day-to-day life. We’d love someone who is patient, friendly, enthusiastic, and who enjoys spending time with children – especially those with additional needs. A good sense of humour and the ability to have a giggle.
About Us:
I’m a 42-year-old mum living with fibromyalgia, anxiety, depression, and type 2 diabetes, which means my abilities can vary day-to-day. My husband and our two boys are both on the spectrum, and the boys have very different needs which can sometimes be challenging. We also have a 9-year-old golden doodle, Bonnie, who can be nervous and will bark when you first arrive, but she soon calms with some love and fuss.
Location: NR30
Job Description:
This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll be supporting with:
General housework and shopping
Helping organise bedroom for my children
Offering companionship and friendly company
Supporting my two wonderful autistic boys (aged 3 & 5) both at home and on days out
Any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential:
Comfortable working in a home with a nervous dog
The ideal candidate would require calmness, reassurance, caring, friendliness 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.
Enjoys working with children
Desirable:
Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
Knowledge, training, or experience with autism and understanding of fibromyalgia would be highly beneficial.
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: 5 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
Understanding challenging behaviour
Autism / Aspergers
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep