Female Support Worker / Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-605-627

Job description

About

About Me

I am a friendly and easy-going 54-year-old lady living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). I

work part-time and am looking for a Personal Assistant to help me maintain my

independence at home.

I enjoy having a chat and would love to find someone friendly, reliable and

understanding who can support me with day-to-day tasks. I share my home with my

cat, so it is important that you like cats and do not have any allergies.

Experience of supporting someone with MS would be beneficial, although the right

attitude, patience and willingness to help are just as important.

Hours and Rate of Pay

3 hours per week.

The hours can be worked on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday, with the exact day and

time to be agreed at interview.

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour

Location

To be discussed at interview.

DBS / Checks

Confirmation of DBS check required.

Right to Work and references will be required.

What You Would Be Doing...

Your role will involve supporting me with everyday tasks around my home, including

laundry and washing, changing bed linen, light household chores, and general

housekeeping tasks. You will also provide personal care support, including assistance

with showering, help me attend medical appointments, support me with shopping

trips, and provide friendly companionship and conversation while helping me

maintain my independence.

As the role involves personal care, including assistance with showering, I would feel

more comfortable with a female carer. This is an occupational requirement under

Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

The Person I Would Like...

I am looking for someone who is friendly, approachable, reliable, trustworthy, kind,

patient and respectful. You should be comfortable working independently and happy

to provide practical household support. Being a good communicator who enjoys

conversation is important, as is being comfortable around cats and not having any

cat allergies.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as you will be

required to drive me to appointments and support me with shopping trips when

needed.