PM1540 Personal Assistant

About the Role

Please quote reference PM1540 on application. I am a woman in my 70s, living with symptoms from multiple strokes that affect mobility and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including toileting, changing, and bed baths
• Support transfer from bed to chair and back using a ceiling hoist
• Move within the home and in a wheelchair when necessary
• Assist with eating and drinking when required
• Maintain a safe and hygienic environment at home and in the local community

Working Conditions

• Place of work: Home and local community
• Hours: 16 hours per week with weekend work as needed to cover other staff during sickness and annual leave
• Pay: £15.40 per hour plus double pay on bank holidays; wages paid monthly with holiday pay provided
• Initial trial period until performance is confirmed

Requirements

• Patient, understanding and empathetic toward an older adult with limited mobility
• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality when working in a private home
• Willing to undergo a DBS Disclosure (Police Check) and reference checks
• Must hold a valid National Insurance number and the legal right to work in the UK
• Ability to perform manual handling and receive training if needed

Background Checks & Training

• DBS Disclosure (Police Check) and reference checks required before employment begins; cost covered by the Local Authority
• All legal right to work checks will be conducted prior to commencement

Thank you for your interest and consideration.