Job Description

Job Reference:

JH-MD-Lakenheath5

Job Title:

Female Personal Assistant / Support Worker

Responsible to:

Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer and the employer's representative (Mum & Dad)

Hours:

Part Time & Full Time Positions available (10 hours - 32 hours per week)

Work Pattern:

Variable shifts to be discussed at interview stage

Hourly Rate of Pay:

12.50 per hour

Based at:

Employer's own home in Lakenheath / Brandon near Bury St Edmunds / West Suffolk and out in the local community.



Job Purpose



To support, assist and be a friendly companion to a young female that has a rare and progressive condition called Hallervorden-Spatz disease also known as Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA).



The lady has a great sense of humour and lives in a family home with Mum & Dad. The lady has her own space in the house. The purpose is to build a trusting professional relationship with the lady, as well as being a friend to her. To support her with her day to day living, support with personal care and social care tasks and to help develop her quality of life. The lady enjoys good company, TV, football, shopping, sports and enjoys spending time with her family. Candidate to have a full UK driving licence.

Main duties:

To support with:

Personal care (washing, dressing, brushing teeth etc)

Requires full assistance with all movements and activities

Assisting medication

Rehabilitation

Requires full support with her meals, she is on a pureed diet.

Support with all transfers (in and out of wheelchair, bed, chair etc)

Support and attend health care appointments

Support with social tasks such as visiting family, going to sporting events, going shopping, going to the pub, visiting family etc.

To report any issues to the lady's Mum and Dad.

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.



Personal Specification



Have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.

The Mum and Dad play an active role in their daughter's life, and it is essential that the candidate is trustworthy and honest.

Have a good sense of humour and enjoy a friendly joke.

You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.

Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.

A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.

You should have some knowledge and understanding of risks.

Have an awareness and knowledge of equal opportunities.



Special Conditions



This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.



The offer will be made subject to satisfactory references.



The post carries a 6 month's probationary period.



Disclaimer



The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.