Job title:    Personal Assistant/ Care-Worker – 18 Hours p/w flexibly in Whitchurch, BS14

Hourly Rate - £9 per hour

Holiday Entitlement – 5.6 weeks per annum pro rata

Probationary Period – 3 months

Job Purpose

To support a husband and wife in the community for social integration. The PA would be assisting on public transport and offering general care whilst out. The support will aim to boost their confidence when going out into the community in their wheelchairs. 

The PA will need to have a full and clean driving licence as they may be required to drive a mobility vehicle. When they are not using the mobility vehicle all transport will be via public transport. 

The PA should have a good sense of humour and be flexible with their availability. They must be willing to follow direction and appreciate that the needs of the employer may change day-to-day. 

Some shifts may require the PA to support both individuals together. This would be arranged directly with the employer when needed.

Essentials 

v   Show initiative and flexibility

v   Be sensitive to their needs and feelings.

v   Attend work punctually and consistently.

v   Maintain confidentiality at all times.

v   Full driving licence.

 

Skills

v  To be able to work unsupervised. 

v  Good communication and listening skills. 

v  To be able to take decisions and make sound judgements. 

  Other 

v  Be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

v  In general, to undertake all care work with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way, which will preserve the dignity, choice, independence, fulfilment and rights of the couple. Information regarding referees will also need to be furnished.