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 a brief overview of the role and the main tasks involved. It is advised that you refer to this when applying for the post.
Job purpose
To support a man with mobility issues to live independently and take part in everyday activities.
Location
Caister-on-Sea, NR30
About me
I’m living with long-term health conditions and neurodivergence that can involve chronic fatigue, chronic pain, variable mobility, and continence needs. Because my needs can vary day to day, I’m looking for a Personal Assistant who can offer calm, practical, respectful support, and who is comfortable working flexibly within an agreed plan.
I’m 35, and I live with my partner and our 6-year-old autistic daughter. 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 / Carer to support me with:
- my morning routine (including term-time school run)
- personal care support (including help with continence pads)
- weekly swimming support (including transport)
Key duties
Morning routine (primary)
- Access & start
- Use the key safe to access the house
- Help wake me up and get started
- Stairs & moving around
- Support me to get up safely and manage stairs safely
- Carry my wash bag up/down the stairs as needed
- Bathing
- Help me undress before my bath and get dressed afterwards
- Help me get in and out of the bath safely
- Help with washing areas I can’t reach (mainly my back and lower legs)
- Help me dry off after bathing/showering
- Keep an eye on me while bathing to help ensure I stay safe
- Dressing & continence
- Support with my incontinence pant/pad while getting dressed
- Change the bed sheets if they are wet
- Teeth & medication
- Prompt me to clean my teeth
- Prompt me to take my medication
- Help apply certain medications/topical treatments due to difficulties bending
- School run (term time)
- Accompany me to take my daughter to school (about 15 minutes each way)
- I need to be supervised and helped to stay alert for my safety
- I will try to use my crutches or walking stick, but on days when my mobility is particularly poor I may need to use a wheelchair and likely need support pushing it.
Swimming (weekly)
- Swimming is every Friday at 12:00
- The swim itself is no more than 1 hour
- I need support from 11:15–13:45
- Make sure I have everything I need with me before leaving
- Drive me to Marina Leisure Centre, Great Yarmouth
- Help me get undressed and changed into my swimming outfit
- Support me to and from the pool
- Support me to shower after the swimming session
- Help me dry off afterwards
- Help me get dressed again afterwards (including help with my incontinence pant/pad)
- Carry my swimming / wash bags before and after
- Drive me home
- Make sure I’ve taken my afternoon medication
- I can use rails to get in/out of the pool independently
Requirements
- Driver with own car
- Appropriate class of business insurance
Notes
- Support needs can vary depending on pain and mobility levels day to day.
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
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