Job Description

Job Vacancy

Job reference HS-MD-CCC

Closing date: 11th September

Job Title: Support worker/Personal Assistant

Hours per week: Upto 6 hours per week.

One hour per day to be worked across 6 mornings per week from 9 til 10am. Weekend working will be required every other week. We welcome applications from people who are only able to support on some of these days.

Location: Penmaenmawr, Conwy

Rate of pay: 12.60 per hour

About me:

I am looking for someone to support my Mother within her home with her morning shower routine. She is a wheelchair user, and will require support with hoisting in and out of her chair, showering and getting dressed each day.

What you can expect from me:

A safe, friendly, and welcoming workplace where you will be valued.



Flexibility with working hours



Supervision and support.



Access to training and learning opportunities.



5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata)



Competitive rates of pay



Knowing that you make a difference to my quality of life.

The kind of person I am looking for is someone who:

Will promote and support confidence and independence.



Has a person-centered approach and a genuine interest in supporting people to achieve their goals.



Can follow instructions and will establish a professional standard of care, to be always maintained.



Will not use their personal mobile phone at work unless in an emergency.



Is trustworthy, kind, punctual and reliable.



Is patient and supportive with good listening skills and an ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.



Maintains confidentiality and respects the privacy of the family, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.



Can work flexibly, adapting to the variable requirements of this role as required.

Task and duties, to include any or all the following:

To support with hoisting to/from wheelchair



To support to shower and clean teeth



To support with drying and getting dressed



Occasional support may be required with getting breakfast



Any other duties not mentioned but that fall within the scope of this role should be discussed and then mutually agreed.



Undertake any further training, as mutually agreed.

The role is dependent upon a DBS and 2 references.

We are not able to offer sponsorship so proof of Right to Work in the UK is essential.

Please be aware that this role is being advertised on behalf of an individual employer and you will not be employed by The Rowan Organisation, nor will we be held responsible for any situation arising from your employment.

The Rowan Organisation is a registered charity which supports people who employ their own staff through Direct Payments.