Job Description

The job

:

Full time female personal assistant to support and assist a sociable, friendly young woman with good communication who lives within her family home. The young woman enjoys and participates in weekly work. leisure and social activities. The young woman, the employer, is a permanent wheelchair user with mild Epilepsy and has a small established team of PAs who provide 2:1 support with her physical, health and care needs. Tasks include:

Moving and Handling

Personal Care inc. Stoma care

Administering of Medication

Social support

Support and assistance in Hydrotherapy Pool (2:1 weekly session)

Support to use technology e.g. IPad/IPhone

The Right Person:

Experience and skills essential for this role include good communication and listening skills, reliable, punctual, trustworthy, friendly, with a can-do attitude positive attitude. Moving and Handling experience and the ability to carry out moving and handling duties throughout the day is required. Minimum of one year PA/support worker experience. Non-smoker.

The Hours:

30 Hours Per Week

Shifts to be varied, worked on a rota, full or half days across Monday to Sunday. Days and times are to be arranged with the employer

Alternate weekends (Sat 8.30-5.30pm and Sun 8.30-12.30pm), including day, afternoon, evening shifts and monthly overnight support is required.

The Rate of Pay and Benefits:

14.70 per hour and 87.20 per sleepover (11pm - 7am). Any hours which required you to be awake and working during a sleepover, would revert to at least National Minimum Wage.

Time and a half paid when working on a Bank Holiday.

5.6 weeks (pro-rata) paid holidays per year.

The post is subject to a DBS Check and satisfactory references. The cost of the DBS check will be met by the Employer.

Please apply on Indeed, or contact Salvere 01772 970999 option 1 for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.70 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application question(s):

Do you live in York? One of the main requirements of this role is to assist with moving and handling. Please confirm if you have experience using hoists etc, and where you gained this experience. Have you had recent M&H training? What days are you available for work and can you work alternate weekends? Good communication skills are essential - spoken and written. Please confirm you speak English to a high standard, and have good penmanship, able to write clear and concise care notes and reports.
Experience:

care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person