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Job Description

Job title Personal Assistant / Carer

Place of work Forest Row. Travel away from normal place of work may be required on occasions.

Background to job

I am a disabled female (I need assistance with mobility, wheelchair user, and also have a visual impairment as I am photophobic) I am 47. I live in my own bungalow in the centre of Forest Row (which I like to run) with some pets (including a Cat). I am a vegetarian. I have a number of leisure interests including Short Mat bowls, New Age Kurling, Computer and a number of crafts including knitting and painting. I have a good sense of humour and get on with people. I also do some voluntary work mainly from home for several local disabled access and equality groups. I don’t like early mornings preferring a lay-in, but go to bed late.

Hours of work

Flexibility is essential, as my needs will vary depending on my activities each day.

Live-in shifts run from 3pm on a Wednesday to 3pm Wednesday (weekly/fortnightly rolling rota). With 2 or 3-hour daily breaks.

This is a permanent position

Pay 

Pay will be made four weekly in arrears by cheque. £160.00 a working day.

Holidays 

5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). There may be restrictions on time when holiday can be taken. No holidays may be taken in the first two months of employment.

Sickness 

Employees paying National Insurance contributions on their wages are entitled to Statutory Sick Pay after four days of sickness. Sick certificates will need to be produced.

Main Duties 

Personal Assistants are required to undertake a range of tasks, which I am unable to undertake myself or need assistance with. It is essential that Personal Assistants are flexible and adaptable as my needs vary from hour to hour and therefore the tasks required will vary accordingly. Personal Assistants will be required to:

• Assist with dressing

• Assist with mobility so I can get to and from the toilet/shower

• Assist with shopping and other associated tasks

• Assist me in getting to meetings, social events, etc and providing assistance while there.

• Assist with getting in and out of my vehicle

• Driving my manual wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

• Assist in preparing pescatarian (mainly vegetarian but some fish) meals.

• Assist with cooking

• Assist with correspondence, reading and writing.

• Making drinks.

• General housework, including cleaning and dusting.

• General laundry tasks, including washing and ironing.

• Assist with general pet care.

 

Confidentiality

It is essential that you respect my privacy. Many problems can arise from a casual conversation or comments on social media sites, about help and assistance you might give. Maintain a professional approach at all times.

Respect

Personal Assistants should respect my possessions and equipment in my home. Use of the telephone, television, etc should be with my consent.

Personal Specification

Essential requirements for employees

• Female

• Sense of humour

• Able to respect my privacy and confidentiality

• Honest and trustworthy

• No allergies to Pets

• Reliable

• Flexible approach to work

• Non-smoker

• Driver

• Over 21 years of age

 

Optional requirements for employees

• Previous personal care assistant experience

• Similar leisure interests

 

Personal Assistants should be able to handle the physical side of pushing a manual wheelchair and loading it into a car.

Job Details

Job Ref:	Livein23
Start Date:	Mid November
Location:	East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK
Salary:	£1330/per week Free food
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