Personal Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom People Plus Independent Living Services Full time

**Personal Care Assistant in varied, rewarding and supportive environment in Cambridge, CB1**
**Hours and Rate of Pay:£290.00 per week**

I am looking for someone to join my team to cover maternity leave.

The key days are Monday when I go swimming and Tuesday. The shift starts at 10.00am Monday and continues through to 5.00pm Tuesday, staying overnight Monday in my spare bedroom.

There will be other opportunities which we can discuss at interview for effectively £12 per hour, £50 per night sleep in.I will be offering an employee contract ideally starting Monday 22nd April, though we may have to be flexible.You will be paid every 4 weeks.5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata).A DBS check will be required.Car parking is available. My flat is less than 5 minutes’ walk from Cambridge central station and several bus routes.

About the Service User:
I am 32-year-old articulate woman and I live in Cambridge in my own adapted flat. I have Cerebral Palsy and Hydrocephalus controlled by a shunt. I am very short sighted and wear glasses. I am a wheelchair user but can transfer independently onto chairs and into cars. I am articulate and friendly with an outgoing personality. I can express myself clearly to identify any needs. I like to be as independent as possible around the flat. My current carers say that working with me is a very friendly and rewarding experience. I enjoy meeting friends and my boyfriend; I also enjoy taking part in different groups. I am a member of Safe Soulmates Steering Group I do need some assistance in accessing these. I need help organising and remembering things. I also need somebody around overnight, sleeping in the bedroom next to mine. I am a massive fan of theatre, especially musicals, I am a member of Bedazzle Arts which I really enjoy. I enjoy going swimming. I am also a member of Cadmus and go to the gym weekly. I love cooking and baking. I like to try recipes from Mary Berry and Hello Fresh. What You Would be Doing:You would need to have a clean driving licence and be aged over 25 years old to drive my Motability car to different activities and appointments. I may need some support in arranging these appointments. I have spinal rods therefore I need some support with dressing and undressing, some assistance is required with showering and helping me to reach things. I need assistance with using my standing frame and supervision with my physiotherapy programme. I really enjoy cooking and I like to help as much as possible. I do need support with this. I like to clean my flat regularly and I need encouragement to do this and support with areas I cannot reach.

The Person I Would Like:
This post is open only to people who identify as female due to the personal care element of the job and is a genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.I would like you to be nice, caring and gentle, and also treat me with respect and dignity in helping me to be as independent as possible.You should also have an interest in cooking/ baking and enjoy swimming and the theatre.You should be able to work flexible hours and be a good communicator.I would prefer a non-smoker, as my home is a smoke free zone, and I am very sensitive to the smell of cigarettes on someone’s clothes.

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