Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

I am a 41 year old woman with a serious physical disability who uses an electric wheelchair. I am currently looking for someone to join my small team of personal assistants who provide 24/7 care both when I am at home and work.

The ideal candidates will be female, honest, kind, flexible and totally reliable. You must be able to work in a calm and methodical manner. A good sense of humour and the ability to amuse yourself during downtime is also essential.

I have 20 hours available:

Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00

Thursday 08:00 - 18:00

There will also be ad hoc shifts available sporadically to cover for leave etc.

During these two shifts I will usually be working as a civil servant. I can work both in my large open plan office in Sheffield city centre or from home.

A typical office day day would consist of:

• Driving me to and from work
• Assisting me during the day with both care tasks and work within the office including helping me get around the building and assisting me with any office tasks I cannot physically accomplish independently
• For parts of the day you would be required to find ways to occupy yourself at my desk while I need you to be on call, but without any specific tasks to undertake

A typical working from home day would consist of:

• Assisting me during the day with both care tasks and work within my home including helping me get around the building and assisting me with any office tasks I cannot physically accomplish independently
• Domestic tasks including making meals and cleaning
• For parts of the day you would be required to find ways to occupy yourself while I need you to be on call, but without any specific tasks to undertake

I am required to undertake day working trips to our London office and I would need the successful applicant to be able to accompany me on these days.

If you think this job is for you, please apply. Previous experience in care is not necessary, as detailed on the job training will be given, but a willingness to learn is essential.

All tax and National Insurance will be processed by your employer and a pension scheme is available.

If you choose to apply, please tell me a bit about yourself and what appeals to you about the job as well as stating which shifts you would like in your email. I will not reply to people who simply send a CV.

Salary: £14.50 per hour. Double pay on Bank Holidays.

Job Types: Part-time

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: AWPA1