Job Description: Social care work opportunity for a Personal Assistant. Listed below are details of the job and what tasks are involved. It is advisable to refer to these when submitting your application and advise of the days/hours you are available.
I am a highly intelligent 30-year old with high functioning autism, ME/CFS and complex regional pain syndrome in my right hand. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with meal preparation, bathing, trips out, administrative tasks including emails and web browsing and attending medical appointments.
I love radio presenting, writing comedy and take an interest in politics. I can suffer with low mood, social anxiety and the effects of past trauma. My ME affects my mobility badly so I use a powered wheelchair outside the home and a walking frame indoors.
Location: Sporle, PE32
Details:
- Meal preparation.
- Personal care.
- Supported activities.
- Administrative support.
Person specification
Essential:
- Flexible.
- Caring and empathetic.
Desirable:
- Experience supporting someone with autism, ME and CFS.
Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £13.78 per hour.
· Hours and times of work: Flexible, up to 13 hours per week to cover mostly weekends (plus absence cover on weekdays as needed), to be discussed during the interview. Exact times and days advised in advance.
· 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.
· This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Personal Care.
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 which must be your current or last employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.