Personal Assistant - Maternity cover - 10 hours per week @ £15.86 p/h - Norwich - NR14
Job Reference (0e419f98)
Job Purpose:
A lady in my early 50s living in Loddon with my partner, one cat and a small dog. I have a complex hormone condition, ME, and a back issue which results in a variety of symptoms which at times can be more severe than others. This means some days I need significant support, but other days this can be less. Its important for me to remain independent and complete as many daily tasks I'm able to myself with support, but I recognise at times I now need someone to step in and take over at certain times.
My symptoms can include the following: low mood / energy, feeling nauseas, feeling emotional, tearful and feeling unhappy and frustrated. It’s important to know my energy levels can drop quite quickly resulting in a sudden change of mood / ability. At their worst my symptoms can make me feel quite frustrated and irritable. At such times I need to take myself away from the situation and take 5-10mins out until I've composed and calmed myself down. My mobility is restricted most of the time. Anyone supporting me needs to be aware of this.
Location:
Loddon, Norfolk.
Details:
- Assist with or prepare meals for me and assist me with baking.
- Help with personal administration, e.g. making phones calls, booking appointments etc.
- Be prepared for dog to accompany us on occasions.
- Support me (as needed) to participate in short sessions of swimming and/or Pilates, (any entry costs will be covered).
- Undertake / assist with low intensity gardening, i.e. collect leaves / mow the lawn and weeding.
- Provide friendship & companionship.
- Help maintain general household cleaning, regular vacuuming, dusting, kitchen & bathroom hygiene, occasional cleaning of windows, cupboards and skirting boards.
- Laundry support – limited ironing, help with changing bed linen and at times empty washing machine & / or hang washing outside.
Please note: It is envisaged that as we get to know one another you will also be required to provide future personal care support including helping me to get in / out of the bath / shower safely. Assist with hair washing / drying (& possibly helping me to style my hair) and depending on my ability that day, assist me to get dressed if required.
***Allergy awareness: Please do not apply if you have any pet allergies as this role involves working in a home with cats and a dog. ***
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:
- Physically fit to assist with loading / unloading and pushing of wheelchair as maybe required.
- Good standard of food hygiene and the ability to cook.
- Likes animals (specifically cats and dogs)
- Able to adapt to tasks & support required depending on employers’ ability that day and let her take control where she can.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Flexible with working times to accommodate employer’s variable health conditions.
Summary terms and conditions
- The start data is ASAP
- This role is to cover an existing Personal Assistant on Maternity leave, until 9th January 2026.
- The rate of pay for this position is £15.86 per hour.
- You will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred as part of the role.
- Hours and times of work: 10 hours per week, worked as core shifts of 2hrs per day, ideally on Mon, Tues, Fri & 4hrs on a Wed. From either 9am or 10am. Some flexibility will be considered regarding these days and times for the right candidate, as long as the required total hours can be achieved.
- 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 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
Training
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Moving & Handling
Food Hygiene
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep