I am a friendly lady living with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and other long-term health conditions. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with domestic tasks, gardening, occasional meal preparation and accessing the local community.
My health can vary from day to day. On some days I enjoy a chat, crafting and getting out and about, while on others I may need more time to rest. I am looking for someone who is understanding, able to work using their own initiative, and happy to support me with the tasks I am unable to manage myself.
It would be an advantage if you enjoy arts and crafts, as this is something I enjoy on my better days. I also have two cats, so a love of animals would be welcome.
If you're interested in making a genuine difference in someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: NR20
Details:
- Domestic care
- Gardening
- Occasional meal prep
- Someone (on my better days) who can chat and would enjoy crafting with me
- Support ot access the community
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:
- Friendly, caring, reliable, flexible
- Punctual, confidential, trustworthy
- Understanding of conditions
- To be able to work from a list
- Understanding if I need to rest so cannot chat
- Enjoys conversation
- Able to work to own initiative
Desirable:
- Full UK driving licence and own car
Summary terms and conditions:
- The rate of pay for this position is £14.64 per hour
- Hours and days of work: 2 hours on a Tuesday and 2 hours on a Friday 10:30 - 12:30, exact timings negotiable at interview
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
- Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers
- If this job requires any of the following: Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemical, Food Handling. You will be required undertake annual training.
The post is subject to the following:
- A satisfactory 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 of 3 months