Care and Support Assistant

1 week ago

Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom Services for Independent Living Full time £12,000 - £24,000 per year

Personal Assistant needed in Hereford.

Personal Assistant – up to 20 hours during the week, days and times flexible.

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

£12.21

Personal Assistant to Disabled Employer

Salary £12.21 Per Hour.

Location Hereford

Hours up to 20 hours during the week.

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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, (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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.21 per hour

Work Location: On the road

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