Personal Care Assistant for Family Man in Caister NR30, 7.5hrs weekly at £12.89 per hr - Great Yarmouth - NR30
Job Reference (54b74117)
Below is an overview of the role and the main tasks involved. It is advised that you refer to this when applying for the post.
Quick summary:
- Weekday mornings (Mon–Fri) + weekly Friday swimming support
- Morning routine, school run support, personal care (including continence support)
- Driver with own car + business insurance required
- £12.89/hour (enhanced DBS provided)
Job purpose:
To support a man with neurodivergence and mobility issues, support is needed to help him live independently and take part in everyday activities.
Location:
Caister-on-Sea, NR30
About me:
I’m 35, live with my wife and our 6-year-old autistic daughter.
With difficulties around anxiety and neurodivergence barriers, it would be bean added benefit to find someone patient, caring, and understanding, someone I can talk to easily. I struggle in social situations and find crowds overwhelming, finding someone who can reassure me and help me feel at ease when accessing the community would be great.
living with long-term health conditions and neurodivergence, I experience chronic fatigue, chronic pain, variable mobility, and bladder incontinence. With fluctuating pain my mobility needs can vary day to day.
We also have two indoor rabbits, who will stay securely in their hutch during visits.
Job Details:
Morning support hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–9:00am
I’m looking to employ a Personal Assistant to support me with.
Morning routine (Mon-Fri), school run (term time)
- A key safe is located by front door to allow access and assist with waking up.
- mobility:
- mobility equipment used, wheelchair, walking stick, crutches, seated walker.
- Supervision, support, assistance and guidance is required when standing, walking and managing the stairs (both at home and on school run). the help given will ensure I stay alert and safe.
- Help and support, pushing, carrying, moving and lifting (e.g. wheelchair, wash bag or walking stick)
- Dressing:
- Supervision, support and assistance is required to help with getting changed (e.g. getting dressed and undressed safely)
- Hygiene:
- Prompting, Supervision, Support and assistant is needed when washing / bathing, including oral hygiene, getting in and out of the bath safely and drying off
- continence care:
- support, supervision and Assistance is needed with incontinence products (e.g. pads, pants and bed mats). Help changing sheets when necessary
- Dietary support:
- Prompting / support with breakfast and a hot drink, this may include simple breakfast prep (e.g., cereal, toast or tea)
- Medication:
- Prompting / assistance taking or applying prescribed medication and topical treatments (e.g. tablets, ibuprofen gel, inhalers)
Swimming (Friday’s at 12:00)
- lesson: no more than 1 hour
- location: Marina Leisure Centre, Great yarmouth
- support needed between: 11:15–13:45
- Transport: car required
- support, supervision, assistance and prompting is needed when attending weekly lesion, including carrying wash / swim bag, changing (e.g. clothing / incontinence product), standing, walking, showering, drying and medication similar to morning routine (refer to above category's)
- railings are used to enter and exit the pool independently.
Requirements
- Driver with own car
- Appropriate class of business insurance
Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
· Hours of work: Up to 7.5 hours per week, 1 hour mornings Mon-Fri ( this will be 7:45 to 8:45 in term time but potentially may vary in school holidays), the remaining 2.5 hours for the swimming session.
· 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays
· Free training as appropriate for role
· Mileage allowance for car use
The post is subject to the following: and carrying items safely (reduced grip/energy
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Summary terms and conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.89 per hour
· Hours of work: Up to 7.5 hours per week, 1 hour mornings Mon-Fri ( this will be 7:45 to 8:45 in term time but potentially may vary in school holidays), the remaining 2.5 hours for the swimming session.
· 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays
· Free training as appropriate for role
· Mileage allowance for car use
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 probationary period of 6 months
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Medical
Safe Administration of Medication
Continence Care
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep