Job Description
Job Reference (8f1f6f0e) Job descriptionListed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.Job PurposeI'm a disabled mum in need of an additional Personal Assistant to help me out at home as well as light personal care and childcare for my 2 young children. Location: Whittington, PE33DetailsI am a mum with mobility issues and chronic pain, with two young children. Due to my disability I have difficulties being able to carry out day to day tasks. I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support with caring for myself and my children and running our home. To help me get out of the house, shopping, days out during school holidays and school runs for example. I am a friendly and down to earth individual who likes to watch films, get out into nature (in my wheelchair) and have a good laugh. I also really enjoy going out for coffee or going for a drive.Duties to include:· Support with dressing and undressing, and getting in and out of the shower.· Support with medication, and medication safety.· Parenting support to help me care for my young children. This will include getting them washed and dressed for school and supporting them at mealtimes.· Support with food preparation, including preparing lunch and leaving an evening meal for myself and my children.· Support with accessing the community, including going shopping and attending appointments.· General domestic tasks such as hoovering, dusting and doing laundry.· School run.· Wheelchair handling.· Any other reasonable duties as required. Person specificationListed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application· Able to prepare home cooked meals.· Previous experience working with or caring for children. · Previous experience in social care role.· Cleaning experience.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 times of work: 16 hours a week: Thursday and Friday 07:30 - 15:30. Some flexibility will be expected to support with attending medical appointments, which can be discussed and agreed ahead of time. You will also provide holiday and sick leave cover for another PA.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.· Completion of the suggested training, cost of which will be covered by the employer - Data Protection, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, Medication and Moving and Handling. Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Schedule, Pay & Hours Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mor Aft Eve ONA ONS ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep Hour/Week 16.0 Pay/hr £15.00 Weekly Actual £ Monthly Actual £1, Annual Actual £12, Annual FTE £31, Back Apply