Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.
Job Purpose
To provide support with personal care, food preparation and exercising for a lady with Multiple Sclerosis.
Location
North Walsham, NR28
Details
I am seeking a friendly personal assistant who will be able to support me with personal care including showering, dressing and doing my hair. I also require assistance using a standing frame and a motorised exercise bicycle. My PA will support with shopping, and may also help me to participate in voluntary and social activities. They should also be able to assist with food preparation, cooking meals from scratch, and some light housework including hygiene clean of kitchen and bathroom, changing bedding and laundry, and assisting with paperwork, telephone calls and general household admin. Work will mainly take place at my home address but may occasionally be out at other local venues.
Person specification
- Sense of humour (Essential)
- Adaptable with my condition
- Physically capable
- Able to work to own initiative
Desirable:
Summary terms and conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £13.50 per hour
- Hours and times of work: 06 hours per week at flexible times plus additional hours for holiday cover. Time discussed further at interview.
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
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.
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months
Skills
Services
Personal Care
Domestic Care
Social + Leisure activities
Support to remain independent