Carer/Personal Assistant

Job Description

Thornbury – Ref PER526966/NS

Hours:

Up to 26.5 hours per week

Monday to Sunday – 9am to 10am and 5pm to 6pm Tuesday or Thursday – 11am to 1.30pm Plus Monday 3 hours – Start and finish times fully negotiable Wednesday 3 hours – Start and finish times fully negotiable Friday 4 hours – Start and finish times fully negotiable (Hours can be used on a flexible basis dependant on availability)

Rate:

£9.00 per hour Job purpose:

To assist 33 y/o, disabled woman, with day to day activities enabling me, as your employer to continue to maintain an independent and fulfilling life that meets my chosen lifestyle.

Work Duties may include:

Helping and supporting with:

• Personal care tasks
• Daily activities within the home

• Correspondence and enquiries
• Taking me to and attending appointments
• Social activities outside of my home in the local (BS35) area, when required

Undertaking activities for employer:

• Shopping for food and other required items
• Preparing and cooking food
• Clearing away after preparing food
• Cleaning and laundry

• Ensuring my home is hygienic and safe

 Other requirements:

• Working in a safe way and highlighting health and safety concerns
• Assisting with management of my health risks
• Establish and maintain effective communication

• Maintaining confidentiality

Location and additional information:

• Within my home in Thornbury (BS35) area and the local area

Preferred requirements for applicant:

• Self- motivated and with ability to work on own
• Good sense of humour
• Patience and empathy
• An understanding of LGBT choices
• Ability to understand and deliver my needs and requests
• Ability to undertake domestic activities
• Flexible, reliable and honest
• Good general fitness
• Driver essential, with access to own vehicle (Mileage paid)
• An enhanced DBS check will be required

‘Please note that this advert has been placed on behalf of one of our customers.  Should your application be successful and you are offered the position, you will be directly employed by the customer and not by PeoplePlus’