Personal Assistant Required for female in Gorleston, NR31 £12.38 p/h 4 hours per week - Great Yarmouth - NR31
Job Reference (9c3924a2)
Job Description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.
I am looking for a friendly, reliable and patient Personal Assistant to support me in maintaining my independence at home and in the community. I have reduced mobility due to severe arthritis and following an illness I experience short‑term memory difficulties and fatigue. I am keen to build confidence, stay active and regain independence with the right support.
Location: Gorleston, NR31
Details: You will support me with day‑to‑day activities including:
- Accompanying me on shopping trips
- Attending local community groups and occasional support to attend church on a Sunday morning
- Encouraging and motivating me to engage in activities and build confidence
- Planning enjoyable and meaningful activities
- Supporting me to safely use my mobility scooter and practise using it
- Light household tasks such as vacuuming, dusting and general organising. You will help me break tasks into manageable steps
- Helping me maintain personal hygiene through routine‑building and gentle reminders
- Helping me stay connected with friends and family, including writing messages or scheduling calls
- Building a trusting, supportive relationship through consistent, empathetic assistance
Personal Specification: Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. Assessment of these, both on application and at the interview, will be the main factor in determining your success.
Essential:
- Experience of working with adults with physical and mental health conditions
- Motivating and able to gently encourage me out of my comfort zone
- Confident in helping to build independence and self-esteem
- Reliable, friendly, organised and patient
- Full clean driving licence and use of a car which is insured for business purposes
Summary Terms and Conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour
· You will be reimbursed for the mileage you use to transport me in your car
· Hours and times of work as follows: 4 hours per week ideally split over 2 days (days and times to be discussed 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.
· Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.
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.
· Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.
Services
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Training
Essential PA Guide
Safeguarding Adults/Children
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep