Personal Assistant for lady in Thetford - 12 hours per week @ £15 p/h

Personal Assistant for lady in Thetford - 12 hours per week @ £15 p/h Reference: 8c65102b Job Purpose I am a charming and kind-hearted 40 year old woman living with severe Global Developmental Delay. I have the mental capacity of around a 5 year old and am also diagnosed with nocturnal epilepsy. I have limited mobility, and while I am able to walk short distances, I require support when using stairs or steps.I am non verbal and unable to read or write, and I communicate using my own version of Makaton sign language. Although I am generally charming and good natured, I can sometimes be reluctant to do things and may need gentle prompting and patience.We are looking for a Personal Assistant who is jolly in nature, patient, and willing to learn. If you are kind, dependable, and genuinely interested in making a positive difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you. Location

Thetford

Details

• Assistance with walking, particularly when climbing stairs or navigating steps
• Offering gentle encouragement and reassurance to support daily activities
• Accompanying me in a taxi to and from my care placement
• Supporting me to safely enter and exit the care setting
• Sitting with me during journeys and helping to keep me calm and entertained

Person Specification Essential

• Patient, caring, and kind
• Reliable, trustworthy, and consistent
• Cheerful and positive approach
• First Aid training (or willingness to undertake training)
• Previous experience supporting individuals with special needs

Desirable

• A basic understanding of Makaton (or a willingness to learn)

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour
• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
• Hours and days of work: 12 hours per week
  • Tuesdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
  • Wednesdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
  • Thursdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
• 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.
• Should this job role include any of the following duties: food preparation, moving & handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or the handling of medication, you will be required to undertake mandatory training.

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 which must be your current or last employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• First Aid