Job Purpose:
I am a friendly middle aged lady with various health issues that needs support to enjoy my own home, I am interested in the garden and watching the birds although I do not go out very often. My Christian faith is important to me. I would like a PA to provide support on a weekly basis and who would be available for some additional hours if required to cover sickness and holidays for my other PAs (days and times to be agreed). Paid training/induction can be provided by my present carer.
Location: Saxlingham Thorpe, Near Newton Flotman, NR15 (Please check that you are able to reach this location before applying)
Details:
I am looking for somebody who is non-judgemental and who would 'take me as you find me' please.
Job duties to include:
- Meal preparation to stock up freezer with main meals/lunches etc.
- Light housework, changing beds, vacuuming etc.
- Weekly food shopping. This may include picking up items from a specialist health food shop in Norwich.
- Helping me with a small amount of computer tasks, i.e. emails and online shopping,
- Helping with paperwork: e.g. filling in forms, and making telephone calls
- Giving me an occasional lift to enable me to visit a friend near Dereham.
Person specification
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.
Essential
- Reliable, caring, and flexible
- Able to work on own initiative
- Ability to remember detailed instructions is vital.
- Able to provide holiday and sickness cover as required.
- Basic computer literacy an advantage.
- Able to cook. I am on a high protein diet, so you must be comfortable handling meat.
- High hygiene standards due to my low immune system and risk of infection.
Desirable
- Intuitive, organised, able to prioritise, thorough with an eye for detail, forward thinking, sense of humour.
- Preferably a car driver with appropriate class of business insurance
Summary terms and conditions
- The rate of pay for this position is £10.54 per hour
- You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
- Hours and days of work: 1 to 1.5 hours on a twice weekly basis, plus additional cover for holidays and sickness, times to be agreed as appropriate
- 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.
- Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Services
- Meal Preparation
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Domestic Care
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Support to remain independent
Training
- Food Hygiene
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Hand hygiene
Transportation
- Full UK driving license
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Own personal car
Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com