Job description and person specification
Job Title: Personal Assistant- RKF/JC/2/26
Job Ref: RKF/JC/2/26
Reporting to: Employer
Location: Stechford, Birmingham (B33)
Rate of Pay: £12.40/per hour
Hours of work:
5-10.5 hrs per week. Opportunity for overtime to cover other PAs whilst on holiday etc. Entitled to pro rata legal minimum holiday. Working between 3-8 hrs per day.
Monday to Sunday (This may be subject to change depending on need and requirements – may include evening support)
Main Duties and key responsibilities:
We are looking for a reliable and motivated person to work with a 67-year-old male with mobility issues. The Personal Assistant’s (PA) main roles will be to provide support with:
- Medication. Taking medication and ensuring levels of medication remain topped up (including collecting prescriptions)
- Domestic duties. This includes household tasks including laundry and cleaning and grocery shopping
- Social duties. Including driving and attending medical, health or hospital appointments and driving to enable taking part in social activities
The person has difficulty hearing, uses a walking stick and is a heavy smoker and so the PA will need to be comfortable working in this environment.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and Must have experience with working with people with mobility issues.
Other duties:
● Observe, monitor, and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to family members.
● On occasions you may meet other members of the family and friends
Qualifications:
Desirable
• Social care qualification such as a Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Manual handling required, including administration of medication.
TO BE ABLE TO DEAL WITH AND ACT APPROPRIATELY WHEN ASSISTING WITH MATTERS OF A HIGHLY PERSONAL NATURE
Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience working with older and/or physically disabled people is essential
• Flexibility and time management - Be able to work flexibly, during day, evening, and weekends/bank holidays to cover sickness and holidays.
• Fully vaccinated against coronavirus and flu (employer has respiratory condition)
Qualifications: None specifically required, but NVQ 2 or higher in Adult Social Care would be beneficial.
● DBS is essential, if not, one can be provided.
● Need someone with a vehicle or someone with a driver’s licence as client has his own vehicle.
● Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion with high quality care and support.
To apply for this role please send a CV or letter outlining your suitability for the role to PAvacancies@idealforall.co.uk – please quote job reference in your application.
Alternatively, if you would like to discuss the role, please call 0121 558 5555 option 1 and speak to a member of the Direct Payment Team.