Job Description

Hi, my name's Gemma and I'm looking for a Personal Assistant to join my small team. I am 40 years old and have a physical disability (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) which means I use an electric wheelchair at all times.

I live in Attleborough, Norfolk.

Hours -

A 4 week rota. Every Friday waking night 10.30pm-9.30am. Monday and Wednesday evenings 6.30pm-10.30pm. (On week 2 and 4) Tuesday evenings 6.30pm-10.30pm. On week 1 and 3) Every Thursday daytime 9am-5pm. This totals 100 hours per 4 weeks. Hours to be discussed.
Pay -

14 - 15 per hour. Overtime and bank holidays paid at a higher rate.
Work Involved -

The role of a Personal Assistant is to enable me to live and enjoy my life as independently as possible, in the way I choose.

You will be required to assist me with everything I do and need, such as -

Personal care. Helping me to get up and dressed, get into bed. Make drinks and food (mostly light snacks). Accompanying me when I go out for leisure and appointments. Light housework/keeping a clean environment. Drive my wheelchair accessible vehicle. Assist me with craft projects, activities and life admin.
A full driving licence and over 25 years of age is required for you to drive my vehicle.

Daytimes and evenings will be spent either at my home or out and about.

I completed an MA in Textile Culture, and have an interest in the arts. I enjoy undertaking craft projects when I am able.

I also enjoy trips to the cinema, coffee with friends, shopping, theatre, music concerts, festivals and comedians.

Downtime is important to me too, I like to spend time at home watching TV, doing word puzzles or reading.

Nights will be spent at my home. You will be awake and on call for when I need assistance. You will sometimes need to assist me in getting to bed at night and up in the mornings. You will have my lounge to yourself, with TV and wifi, where you can occupy yourself.

Previous experience not essential. Personality, motivation and willingness to learn is more important.

Full training will be given, and a DBS check completed (costs will be covered). If I offer you the job, references will be required.

Employees are paid 4 weekly, entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday per year, and a pension scheme is available.

The applicant should be -

Female, due to the personal nature of the job. Trustworthy and reliable. Living locally (within Norfolk). Flexible and willing to cover extra shifts. In good health. Motivated and friendly. Have good initiative to get tasks done themselves. But also be happy to take direction. Able to work in a respectful and confidential manner. Over 25 years of age with a full (manual) driving license. Speak English to a moderate standard. Happy to be around cats. Able to wear a mask and other appropriate PPE when needed for infection control (provided).
If you are interested in applying please contact me and include a current CV, a statement telling me about yourself, and your contact details.

If your application is of interest to me I will then get back to you to arrange a time and date for an informal interview.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-15.00 per hour

Work Location: In person