Personal Care Assistant

1 week ago


Reading, United Kingdom B Whitby Full time

WEEKEND SHIFT AVAILABILITY ONLY

My name is Beth, and I am looking to put together a team of Personal Assistants (care assistants) to assist me in my everyday life. I live in Sonning Common, which is between Reading and Henley-on-Thames and I am on a bus route from Reading.

I am a very independent and active lady with a passion for watching tennis and athletics, shopping (vintage mainly but I like shopping in general) and singing. I work part-time as a Project Manager and live with my husband, daughter (currently 9), cat and two tortoises (well they live outside).

I use an electric wheelchair to move around, and I drive my own adapted van from my wheelchair. I therefore do not require my PAs to drive. Due to my disability, I have limited strength in all my skeletal muscles (so that includes arms and legs) and therefore require support around the clock to assist me with my physical needs.

Because I am so independent and get out so much, I have developed my own technique for transferring in and out of my chair and getting dressed. This enables me to access the toilet out of the house. This involves my PAs supporting me on their knees. Training will be provided but a willingness to learn and a certain amount of physical strength is required.

It is difficult to give a complete job description as my PAs are generally there to provide any support I need, and it can vary day to day. However, some regular tasks include:

- Supporting me to get dressed.
- Supporting me with personal care (showering, accessing toilet, hair care).
- Preparing meals.
- Preparing drinks.
- Setting me up to work (at home or in the office).
- Laundry.
- Light cleaning (I have a cleaner fortnightly).
- Assisting me in my vehicle (adjust heating etc).
- Assisting me at choir practice.
- Assisting me to social events (dinner, drinks, cinema etc).
- Supporting me with my daughter (some food preparation, accompanying me to take her to clubs etc).
- Supporting with pet cate (feeding etc).
- Going to the shop for me to get supplies.
- Collecting medication.

There is also plenty of down-time when I am working so an ability to entertain yourself is a must. Female applicants only due to the personal care nature of the job. Experience is not necessary as training will be provided.

**Weekend shifts**

**Shift 1**

Saturday 08:30 to 18:30 (10 hours)

Hourly rate: £13.75

**Shift 2**

Sunday 08:30 to 18:30 or 09:30 to 19:30 (10 hours)

Hourly rate: £13.75

Any additional hours (Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) between 06:30 and 19:30 paid at £20.63 per hour.

Any additional hours (Monday to Sunday including bank holidays) between 19:30 and 22:30 paid at £27.50 per hour.

22:30 to 06:30 is paid at sleep in rate of £76.50 per night.

No enhanced rate for Bank Holidays (these are classed as normal working days).

Annual leave - 5.6 weeks per annum pro rata.

DBS required.

2 references will be requested.

PAYE - paid 4-weekly in arrears.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 - 20 per week

**Salary**: £13.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Whitby SC


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