Personal assistant - united kingdom, crawley, west sussex

job title: personal assistant (part-time)

location: crawley

hourly rate: £12.00 rising to £14.01 upon completion of probation/training

reference: gn7625

hours/shifts: 8-9pm monday to friday, 9pm to 10pm saturday and sunday and 8am to 11am saturday and sunday. to be split between 2 x pas, your availability can be discussed at interview.

summary

• i am looking for a couple of pas to join my team. you will be directly employed by me, but will support agency workers who will take the lead providing my personal care, assist with transfers etc. this is an enjoyable role where you will be a valued part of my team.

• i live at home along with my family and my interests are gardening and shopping. i love to spend time in my garden whenever possible.

• starting rate £12 per hour increasing to £14.01 after probationary period.

• you will be provided with all necessary training to enable you to feel confident in your role.

• if you would like to find out more, please apply and we can discuss the role in more detail through initial phone call.

other requirements:

• "exemption is claimed under the equality act 2010 part 1 schedule 9."

• must be comfortable with pets (cats)

• non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• uk driving licence preferable but not essential.

• all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check.

• successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

the role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against covid-19. careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds.

typical duties (these are an indication of the tasks may pas support with, depending on their specific working hours.

personal care:

alongside other carer, assist with-

showering – including washing, hair wash, towelling dry and drying hair

cleaning teeth

dressing

transfers using hoist

snack and drinks preparation, ensuring adequate fluid consumption

emptying catheter leg bag and stoma care if required

domestic -

general household chores – eg cleaning bathroom after shower, changing bedding

assistance with light gardening

• opening post and paperwork when requested

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social:

accompanying and assisting me on shopping trips if/when required, travelling in my wheelchair adapted vehicle.

accompanying employer to appointments if required

assistance with social and physical activities

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• person specification:

the successful applicant will be:

• female due to personal care needs

• respectful of me and my family’s privacy and confidentiality

• reliable with good time-keeping

• able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

• hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

• fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

• patient and have excellent interpersonal skills

• honest and cheerful

• able to speak and read english to a reasonable standard

• legally permitted to work in the united kingdom

• able to work at all times to high standards of health & safety

no previous experience required as you will be provided with all necessary training. it is more important that you are kind and approach and can approach the role with common-sense.

please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not independent lives

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