Part time PA required in Sporle to assist a young man for up to 13 hrs p/w @ £14.00 p/h

Part time PA required in Sporle to assist a young man for up to 13 hrs per week @ £14.00 per hour

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 £14.00 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.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers