Location
Malvern, Worcestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Appointee
Location: Malvern WR14
Job purpose:
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer:
Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support for 5 hours per week with social support and some domestic tasks.
Main duties:
Social duties:
keep in touch and socialise with family and friends.
collect from Salvation Army Day Centre Tuesday & Friday.
attend medical appointments if required.
support with weekly grocery shopping.
assistance to identify local community activities to attend.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel, understands equality & diversity.
Specific requirements: someone with a calm and supportive manner. Someone able to gradually increase client’s independence to gain confidence in engaging in his own activities of daily living. Must be a driver with access to own vehicle.
Hours of work: 5 hours per week (2 x 2 hours per week plus 1 hour per week floating support)
Rate of pay: £12.50 per hour.
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential:
driving licence
car and appropriate insurance
previous support experience
previous experience of working with individuals with learning difficulties.
Support with checking correspondence and supporting accordingly.
confidentiality
good at building relationships
Preferred:
good communicator
a good listener
ability to support people with complex care needs.
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
Job tags
Salary
£12.5 per hour
