Job Description

Personal Assistant for lady in Thetford- 'waking nights', 2 nights per week @ 13 per hour

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: e7134f56

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Job Purpose:

I am a friendly lady, with physical disabilities, who is seeking a compassionate and reliable night-time carer to support me in my home, for 2 nights per week. This role will include support with my nightly bedtime routine, repositioning throughout the night, and household tasks to maintain a safe and clean environment.


The ideal candidate will have a proactive attitude and a good sense of humour, with a willingness to learn.

Female PA required due to personal care.

Location:

Thetford

Details:

Personal care:

assisting with bathing and getting ready for bed.

Safe transfers

using a ceiling hoist.

Turning and repositioning

during the night for comfort and care.

Household tasks

such as washing up, laundry, ironing, and mopping floors (performed at night to ensure safety on wet floors).

Making drinks

and occasional food preparation.

Medication Practice:

administrating liquid medication. Occasional morning assistance for early appointments.

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:

Friendly, caring and patient Punctual, reliable and trustworthy Good sense of humour Eager to learn and willing to take up training as required

Desirable:

Full UK driving licence

Summary terms and conditions:

The rate of pay for this position is: 13 per hour (waking night) and 12.38 per hour for any additional day time hours. Hours and days of work: Two week rolling rota.

Week 1:

Wednesday & Thursday.

Week 2:

Saturday and Sunday. Additional hours available for holiday and sickness cover. Potential for more permanent hours in the future. 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 (calculated based on annual hours worked). Free Care Skills training for all staff. If this job requires any of the following: Manual Handling, Handling of hazardous chemicals (e.g. household cleaning products), Food handling. You will be required to undertake annual training.

The post is subject to the following:

A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period.

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Meal Preparation Personal Care Domestic Care Support to remain independent

Training

Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling

Medical

Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com