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Location

Norwich, Norfolk | United Kingdom

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Job description

Personal Assistant required in Swainsthorpe (5 miles south of Norwich)
to Support a young woman with learning disabilities
Job reference 4874
Various hours to include weekends, evenings and night care (approx.32hpw available) - £11.90 per hour

Job description:
Listed below are the details of the purpose of the job and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

About the role:
I am an energetic and happy young lady who likes to socialise and engaging in activities. I am non-verbal but very expressive. I have global development delay, learning disabilities, and epilepsy. I understand speech and BSL but am limited in my own communication. I like to go swimming, to the park, out for lunch and various other social activities (in the past I have done horse riding and dry slope skiing). We have a family cat and chickens.

I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me with all care and medical needs, keep me safe, stimulated, and happy, and provide some respite to my parents.

The right candidate will be friendly and reliable; experience in a similar could be beneficial, but this is not a necessity, the right attitude an approach is most important. Full training will be given, which will include midazolam and epilepsy, health and safety, and manual handling.

The Personal Assistant will be responsible to both parents, with mum as their employer. They will be expected to always maintain a professional approach, ensure our working relationship is confidential, and remain mindful of my right to dignity and respect.

General duties and responsibilities will include:
• All personal care
• Keeping me safe
• Assistance with medication
• Midazolam care
• Taking me out in the community
• Preparing meals and support me with eating
• Support with different activities including swimming
• Encouraging my independence

Person specification Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post.
Essential
• Friendly with a positive nature
• Professional approach
• Reliable
• Good communication skills
• Well-organised

Summary terms and conditions
• The rate of pay for this position is £11.90 per hour
• There are various hours available for this position and the employer can be flexible. Please note your hours of availability on the application form.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks

The post is subject to the following:
• Satisfactory DBS check and references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months

How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the online application form on Suffolk Independent Living’s website (quoting the reference number 4874).

Or if you would like an application form posted or emailed to you, please contact Suffolk Independent Living.

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Salary

£11.9 per hour