Care and Support Assistant

6 months ago


Hereford, United Kingdom Services for Independent Living Full time

Personal Assistant needed in Hereford.

Personal Assistant - part time.

Reliable, conscientious female required by disabled Hereford woman for personal, social, domestic assistance and UK holidays. Training provided. Must be a car driver/owner.

£10.42 per hour rising to £11.44 in April.

**Personal Assistant to Disabled Employer**

**______________________**

**Salary** £10.42 Per Hour.

**Location** Leominster

**Hours** TBC

**_______________________**

**Job details**
- Personal care. _
- You would be helping me with tasks such as bathing and dressing, hair and skin care.
- Housekeeping_
- Making and changing of beds, cleaning of rooms, dusting, laundry and ironing, etc.
- Shopping _
- I would need you to help me out of your vehicle and load and unload wheelchair, bags etc.
- Preparation and cooking of simple meals_
- You do not have to be a fantastic cook. You would need to wash up and leave the kitchen clean & tidy afterwards.
- Hobbies and social activities_
- Supporting me to continue doing what I enjoy.
- Supporting me at various events and appointments_
- To assist with any personal care needs, obtaining drinks and refreshments and taking notes.
- With agreement coming with me on occasional visits to friends, family and on holidays (I will meet all agreed expenses).
- Other small jobs_
- e.g. helping to sort papers and letter, helping me make phone calls.

**About You**

You will need basic maths and literacy knowledge, basic IT skills will also be an advantage. _Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need._

You will have both basic cookery and gardening skills and be willing to attend any training needed e.g. first aid, manual handling etc.

You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.

A good attitude to independence is important to understand a disabled person and their choices

Team work is important as well as being able to work on your own initiative, and have some flexibility to allow for holiday or sickness cover.

You will need to be a car driver/owner and be physically fit enough to undertake any manual handling needed.

Your mobile phone will be switched off while you are working, unless I ask otherwise.

**About Direct Payments**

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a care and support plan in place following a social care assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that I will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists me in meeting my responsibilities as an employer.

**Salary**: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.

**Hours**:These are the mínimally contracted hours. If I require additional support at other times I will try to give as much notice as possible, an ability to be flexible would be an advantage.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: £10.42-£11.44 per hour

Work Location: In person



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