Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom
Job description
**Personal Assistant with Care in a varied, rewarding, and supportive environment**
**£12 an hour plus £50 a night sleep in**
**Cambridge, CB4**
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About the Service User:
I am 32-year-old articulate woman and I live in Cambridge in my own adapted flat. I have Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus controlled by a shunt. I am very short sighted and wear glasses. I am a wheelchair user but can transfer independently onto chairs and into cars.
I am articulate and friendly with an outgoing personality. I can express myself clearly to identify any needs. I like to be as independent as possible around the flat.
My current carers say that working with me is a very friendly and rewarding experience.
I enjoy meeting friends and my boyfriend; I also enjoy taking part in different groups. I am a member of Safe Soulmates Steering Group I do need some assistance in accessing these.
I need help organising and remembering things. I also need somebody around overnight, sleeping in the bedroom next to mine.
I am a massive fan of theatre, especially musicals, I am a member of Bedazzle Arts which I really enjoy.
I enjoy going swimming. I am also a member of Cadmus and go to the gym weekly. I love cooking and baking. I like to try recipes from Mary Berry and Hello Fresh.
Hours and Rate of Pay:
I am looking for someone to join my team to cover maternity leave from the beginning of May 24.
Monday 10am to Tuesday 5pm. Sleep in on alternate Sunday nights from 9pm. Alternate Fridays 10am to 5pm.
Possibility of occasional extra hours.
We have some flexibility with hours/days worked.
The rate of pay is £12 per hour plus £50 a night for sleep ins.
6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).
A DBS check will be required.
Car parking is available.
What You Would be Doing:
You would need to have a clean driving licence and be aged over 25 years old to drive my Motability car to different activities and appointments. I may need some support in arranging these appointments.
I have spinal rods therefore I need some support with dressing and undressing, some assistance is required with showering and helping me to reach things.
I need assistance with using my standing frame and supervision with my physiotherapy programme.
I really enjoy cooking and I like to help as much as possible. I do need support with this.
I like to clean my flat regularly and I need encouragement to do this and support with areas I cannot reach.
The Person I Would Like:
This post is open only to people who identify as female due to the personal care element of the job and is a genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.
I would like you to be nice, caring and gentle, and also treat me with respect and dignity in helping me to be as independent as possible. You should also have an interest in cooking/ baking and enjoy swimming and the theatre.
You should be able to work flexible hours and be a good communicator.
I would prefer a non-smoker, as my home is a smoke free zone, and I am very sensitive to the smell of cigarettes on someones clothes.
Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus
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£12 per hour
