PA required in West Norfolk to assist mother for 35 hrs p/w @ £15.00 p/h

Job Purpose: I am looking to employ a PA or two PAs for job share to provide support around the house, cleaning duties, meal preparation and when out and about in the community. I suffer with seizures so occasionally will need support around this including personal care.  

Support with the school run, morning routines, and household tasks. This includes preparing a light lunch for me to access later. Collecting my son from school and helping with afternoon and early evening tasks.

 

Examples of Daily PA Tasks

·         Nutrition – preparing simple meals, reminders to eat and drink, safe food handling, and help with shopping lists.

·         Personal Hygiene – support with washing, bathing, continence care, and setting up the bathroom safely.

·         Toilet Needs – help with safe transfers, continence products, and keeping the bathroom clean and accessible.

·         Clothing – support with dressing, choosing sensory-friendly clothes, and laundry.

·         Home Environment – light cleaning, laundry, pet care, and keeping the home calm and safe.

·         Using the Home Safely – help with mobility aids, medication reminders, and safe movement around the home.

·         Relationships – support with parenting routines, preparing for family contact, and emotional support.

·         Work, Training or Volunteering – help with admin, online volunteering, and encouragement to take part.

·         Community Access – support with appointments, shopping, and managing sensory needs when going out.

·         Caring Responsibilities – help with school runs, morning routines, meal prep, and supporting son with school assessments. 

 

Female carer due to personal care tasks – Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Experience with supporting someone with seizures 

Knowledge of First Aid

Must like animals, cats and dogs in the household

Driving license holder

Outgoing personality

Caring and empathetic

Professional and reliable

 

·         The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour

·         Hours and times of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 hours each day timings arranged flexibly. Job share could also be considered.

·         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.

·         This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, First Aid, Epilepsy Awareness, Personal Care.  

·         A satisfactory enhanced 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 of 3 months.