Personal Assistant To Disabled Adult – JG

Personal Assistant To Disabled Adult – JG

Salary £16.20 per hourLocation MadleyHours 8 hours per week 4 on a Saturday 4 on a Sunday

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I am a physically disabled lady who lives in Madley. I am looking for a Care and Support Assistant to work around 8 hours per week assisting me with personal care, housework, gardening, food prep, and taking too and from appointments.
You will need to be a car driver/owner, have a clean driving license and be physically fit enough to undertake any manual handling needed.
You will have a strong work ethic. Be able to work alongside me or left to manage tasks depending on my fluctuating health.
A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices.
It is very important for me to have control over the way I run my life, and Personal Assistants need to respect this.
Driving license required
£16.20 per hour

About Me

I live with my husband in Madley. I am in my sixties and have an illness which is making it more difficult for me to do everyday tasks. It is very important for me to have control over the way I run my life, and Personal Assistants need to respect this.

Job details

Personal care

• You would be helping me with tasks such as bathing and dressing. Supporting me emotionally in a way that is sensitive to my needs.

Housekeeping

• Making and changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, dusting, laundry and ironing, etc.

Hobbies and social activities

• Supporting me to continue doing what I enjoy.

Medical needs

• Supporting at appointments and assistant with medication

Other small jobs

• e.g. helping to sort papers and letters, computer support, and general admin. Occasional pet care including dog walking.

About You

Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.

You will have basic cookery skills and be willing to attend any training needed e.g. first aid, manual handling etc.

You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.

A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices

Teamwork is important as well as being able to work on your own initiative, and have some flexibility to allow for holiday or sickness cover.

You will need to be a car driver/owner and be physically fit enough to undertake any manual handling needed.

About Direct Payments

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.

Salary: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.

Hours: These are the minimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage.