Job Description

A personal assistant works directly with an individual, to support them with their daily life so that they can live it in a way they choose. PA's are usually employed directly by the person that needs care and support, this will usually be managed and paid for through direct payments.

Some roles and responsibilities may include:

Maintaining relationships with family and friends Going out in the community Support with hobbies and interests (e.g swimming, baking, shopping) Support with household tasks (e.g cooking, cleaning, laundry) Booking and attending hospital and other appointments Dealing with finances

Roles:

AIM4 - Ashton-in-Makerfield - 11 hours (DRIVER)

AIM6 - Ashton-in-Makerfield - 6 hours - To be discussed (DRIVER)

BH1 - Beech Hill - 9 hours - Monday to Wednesday, 4pm-7pm (DRIVER unless local)

HIN1 - Hindley - 3 hours - Weekends

HIN4 - Hindley - 1 x PA - 40 hours per week OR 2 x PAs - 20 hours per week each (DRIVER)

HIN8- Hindley - There's 5 hours available - 1 hour every day in the afternoon Mon-Fri (DRIVER)

LI1 - Lower Ince - 30-40 hours - To be discussed (DRIVER)

MB1 - Marus Bridge - 12 hours - Monday, Wednesday & Friday preferred, 9am-1pm (DRIVER unless local)

OR6 - Orrell - 8 hours - Sundays (DRIVER)

PEM30 - Pemberton - 24 hours (DRIVER)

SHEV2 - Shevington - 6 hours - Saturdays, 11am - 5pm (DRIVER)

SHEV5 - Shevington - 5 hours - Fridays, 6pm-11pm

SV1 - Spring View - 33.75 hours - To be discussed

WIN9 - Winstanley - 9 hours - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 3:30pm-6:30pm (DRIVER)

WRI1 - Wrightington - 30 hours - Monday to Friday starting 9/9:30am - 3/3:30pm

If you're interested in any of the above, find more information about the roles on our website: https://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk/category/pa_advert/

Click on the link below to fill out an application form to be registered (quote reference number)

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Qualifications could include:

Proven experience in care settings, including assisted living and nursing homes Knowledge of patient care practices, including Alzheimer's and dementia care Familiarity with hospice and senior care services Certification in first aid and CPR Ability to perform medication administration and meal preparation Strong skills in behavior management and heavy lifting Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.60-13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wigan WN1 1BH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person