Personal Assistant

Job Title

Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting To

The Employer

Location

Alvechurch, Birmingham B48

Job Purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the employer who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the Employer

Our client is a 62 year old female living in Alvechurch who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support for 31 hours per week with all aspects of daily living and community support.

Main Duties

Social duties:

• Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
• Attend medical appointments when required
• Support with weekly grocery shopping
• Support to access the local community

Personal care:

• Support with all personal care tasks including support with medication

Domestic duties:

• Support with weekly grocery shopping

These duties may vary from day to day.

Type of Person

• Values: honesty, reliability, punctuality, non judgemental attitude, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexibility, adaptability, easy going, positive, willingness to travel, and understanding of equality and diversity.
• Specific requirements: previous care & support experience.
• Female applicants only due to the nature of this role including personal care.

Hours of Work

31 hours per week - 4 x 1 hour calls 7 days a week and 3 hours per week community support.

Rate of Pay

£12.50 per hour.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Full UK driving licence
• Car and appropriate insurance
• Previous care & support experience
• Confidentiality
• Good at building relationships
• Successful applicants will require DBS checks & employment references.

Funding and Payment

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.