Personal Care Assistant

Job Reference: SHE14597RK3

About the Employer

PA for Women in the S11 area needing physical support.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical
• Spinal Chord

Other conditions include: Back and nerve problems and pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) cancer.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Craft
• Family

Other relevant information

2 cats and a dog

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

• Support with food shopping.

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Lateral Flow Test Requirement

Due to the nature of the work you’re applying for, you may be required to take a Lateral Flow Test (LFT) and upload the results online every day before you start work.

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.

• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.

• To be able to follow instructions accurately.

• Be patient, supportive and caring.

• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.

• Be empathetic.

• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.

• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.

• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.

• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

• Monday,

• Tuesday,

• Wednesday,

• Thursday,

• Friday,

• Saturday,

• Sunday,

Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/05/2023
Reference ID: SHE14597RK3