Personal Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Purpose

To provide support for a positive and independent man who is a wheelchair user.

I'm a 34 year old man living with Friedreich's Ataxia, which affects my balance, coordination, and muscle control (similar to MS). I value kindness, empathy, and a person centred approach to care.

Although I try to do as much as I can for myself, I need support with all aspects of daily living, including personal care, domestic tasks, shopping, cooking, and engaging in activities.

I enjoy going to the gym, and I have a dog and a cat, so it's important that my PA is an animal lover.

In this role I am looking for a local Personal Assistant to join my existing team, primarily to provide holiday and sickness cover. Flexibility is important, as hours will vary depending on cover requirements.

If you're kind, reliable, and enjoy helping others live independently, I'd love to hear from you.

Location

Bressingham

Details

• Support to live independently, through person centred care
• Meal preparation
• Domestic tasks
• Personal care
• Support to access the community and engage in activities (driving me in my mobility vehicle)
• Support with transfers

Person specification

• Kind, caring, patient
• Responsible and well organised
• Flexible
• Comfortable with animals
• Comfortable with providing personal care (assisting with shower)
• Full UK driving licence with appropriate class of business insurance preferable but not essential

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £17.57 per hour
• Hours and times of work: 0+ flexible
  • evening support at around 10, 7 days a week
• Holiday and sickness cover
• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Free training can be provided to employed staff.

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.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.