Personal Support Assistant

Personal Support Assistant

Personal Support Assistant

Overview

Company: Individual Employer Location: Birstall & Anstey Job Type: Part-Time Hourly Rate / Salary: £11.00 Working Hours: 29 hours per week

Benefits

Benefits Include:

Pleasant working environment

Paid holiday 5.6 weeks per year

Access to a workplace pension

Time to work on a 1:1 basis with the person

Space to build a relationship and make a real difference

The Role

Female personal assistant required to help disabled lady with personal care and domestic tasks. To cover up to 29 hours per week generally Monday to Friday with an occasional Saturday, but must have flexibility to work additional hours when required. Flexibility to cover colleagues at times of holiday or sickness is essential. There may also be a need to do occasional sleep-ins. Willing to discuss job share if fewer hours are required.

The role will involve supporting with all aspects of daily living. Including essential personal care tasks such as, toileting, showering, getting dressed and undressed amongst others. Domestic tasks, such as cleaning, shopping, cooking and washing amongst others. Along with providing support to access the community and engage in social and recreational activities.

Due to specific health needs previous experience working with individuals that experience communication difficulties and have suffered a stroke is desirable but not essential.

Must have a positive approach to life and be able to solve problems as they arise. Must be reliable and committed with a responsible attitude. Must have a flexible approach to working and a sense of humour. Must have a patient, caring and understanding nature.

Previous care experience desirable. Enhanced DBS check applicable. Clean current driving license and access to a vehicle essential.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and skills together with a desire to enable someone to maintain and enjoy their independence in a safe and secure manner then please apply by completing the application form below and return to the address stated or via email to dpssrecruitmentline@leics.gov.uk quoting reference number JS399016 or forward an up to date CV to the email address above quoting reference number JS399016.

Supporting Documents

Contact Details

Jane Simpson / jane.simpson@leics.gov.uk / 0116 305 4886
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