Weekend PA, for Disabled man in Gorleston/Caister flexible 4hrs Sat/4hrsSun @£15hr - GREAT YARMOUTH - NR31
Job Reference (7bd6340b)
Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose of the job and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
PLEASE NOTE THAT I CURRENTLY LIVE IN GORLESTON BUT WILL BE MOVING TO CAISTER IN FUTURE
Job Purpose: I’m a dad of 6 young children, and I have complex spinal injuries, leaving me unable to do many tasks on a day to day basis. I’m seeking support with my personal care, domestic tasks, meal preparation and at some point, getting out and about for social interaction. I already have care in place during the week but need additional support for weekends (and possibly to cover extra hours in the week when my PA takes holidays etc). This will be for 4 hours on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 hours in total. I'd like my PA to be family friendly and happy to join us on activities where possible. We can be flexible and negotiate working times according to what needs to be done.
Details:
● Personal care including assistance with washing and dressing, continence care and cleaning after toilet routine.
● Helping me to get downstairs to the living room and assist with other transfers as required.
● Prompting me to take my medication.
● Meal preparation – assisting with breakfast, lunch, Sunday roast preparation and arranging what I’m eating the next day.
● Domestic tasks such as washing the dishes and sanitising the kitchen after each meal, and making sure the floor is clear of children’s toys to help to prevent trips and falls.
● Supporting me to access activities of interest, such as shopping and attending social clubs to enable me some time away from my busy household and improve my general wellbeing. I would also like help with planning days out.
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
● Willing to undertake personal care for male
● Full UK driving licence and appropriate class of business insurance
● Experience in a similar role, preferably with people with spinal injuries or similar disabilities.
● Able to work in a busy family environment.
● Adaptable with work tasks with the ability to use your own initiative.
● Punctual, reliable and self-motivated.
● Comfortable to work around a dog.
Summary terms and conditions
● You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
● The annual holiday entitlement will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
● Free training through The Care Skills Academy
This post is subject to
● A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (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.
Services
Meal Preparation
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent
Transportation
Full UK driving license
Own personal car
Schedule, Pay & Hours
Time
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ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep