Personal Assistant for lady in Thetford – 12 hours per week @ £15 p/h
Reference: 8c65102b
Job Purpose
I am a charming and kind-hearted 40‑year‑old woman living with severe Global Developmental Delay. I have the mental capacity of around a 5‑year‑old and am also diagnosed with nocturnal epilepsy. I have limited mobility, and while I am able to walk short distances, I require support when using stairs or steps.I am non‑verbal and unable to read or write, and I communicate using my own version of Makaton sign language. Although I am generally charming and good‑natured, I can sometimes be reluctant to do things and may need gentle prompting and patience.We are looking for a Personal Assistant who is jolly in nature, patient, and willing to learn. If you are kind, dependable, and genuinely interested in making a positive difference in someone’s life, we would love to hear from you.
Location
Thetford
Details
- Assistance with walking, particularly when climbing stairs or navigating steps
- Offering gentle encouragement and reassurance to support daily activities
- Accompanying me in a taxi to and from my care placement
- Supporting me to safely enter and exit the care setting
- Sitting with me during journeys and helping to keep me calm and entertained
Person Specification
Essential
- Patient, caring, and kind
- Reliable, trustworthy, and consistent
- Cheerful and positive approach
- First Aid training (or willingness to undertake training)
- Previous experience supporting individuals with special needs
Desirable
- A basic understanding of Makaton (or a willingness to learn)
Summary terms and conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role
- Hours and days of work: 12 hours per week
- Tuesdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
- Wednesdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
- Thursdays: 08:00 to 10:00 and 14:00 to 16:00
- 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.
- Should this job role include any of the following duties: food preparation, moving & handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or the handling of medication, you will be required to undertake mandatory training.
The post is subject to the following
- A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
- Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
- Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.
Key Responsibilities
Services
- Social + Leisure activities
- Support to remain independent
Training
- Safeguarding Adults/Children
- Moving & Handling
- First Aid
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