Personal Assistant (KB)

Job description

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Job title: Personal Assistant (KB)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: Penn, Wolverhampton WV4

Job purpose:

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the employer who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer:

Our client is a female who is registered blind living in the Penn WV4 area of Wolverhampton with family who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide a range of personal and domestic assistance and to act as an escort for the day to day, appointments and recreational activities, which may include driving and escorting the employer.

Main duties:

Social duties

 Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends

 Attend medical appointments is required

 Provide support with accessing recreational activities

Personal care: Assist with personal care as instructed by the employer in a sensitive and dignified manner.

If required, under the employer’s direction supervise and or assist in the administration of prescribed medication.

Domestic duties: Maintain the domestic environment to the required standard, ensuring that regard is given to safety and hygiene.

If required assist in the preparation of meals.

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for:

 Values: Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality & diversity.

 Specific requirements: Someone with an understanding with previous care & support experience. Must be able to drive an Automatic vehicle.

 Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.

Hours of work: 25 hours per week –

Wednesday, Thursday 07:30am – 14:30pm

including Sunday (9:00am-17:00pm) working on rota basis.

Rate of pay: £13.90 per hour Monday to Friday & £15.0 per hour over the weekends

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Essential:

 Full Uk Driving Licence

 Must be able to drive an Automatic wheelchair Accessible Vehicle

 Previous care & support experience

 Undergo relevant training for professional development

 Confidentiality

 Good at building relationships

The post will include 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rate) and enhanced rates on Bank holidays (if applicable)

**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN PENN**

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.