Organisation:Direct Payments
Working Hours: Part Time , Hours per week - 25
Salary:£10 per hour - Pro-Rata
Appointment Type:Permanent
Location:Melton Mowbray, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13
Reference:DP0266
Closing date:25 August 2019 at midnight
Lady in the Melton Mowbray area is looking for an experienced PA to support her in her own home for up to 25 hours per week. This will be Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. whilst her husband is out at work. You may be required to work an occasional Saturday, so some flexibility is needed.
The role will involve you assisting her with all aspects of personal care, preparing drinks and snacks, help with eating, light domestic chores and getting out and about. (More detailed breakdown within job description below).
You must be physically able to push a wheelchair, with access to a vehicle and clean, current driving license.
Enhanced DBS check applicable to this role
Previous care experience desirable, knowledge of Huntingtons’s disease and the impact this has on the person and their abilities to perform everyday tasks an advantage - though training will be given. You will need to have a patient, encouraging nature with sensitivity to her needs and frustrations.
Please apply by completing the application form below and returning to the address stated or via email to
dpssrecruitmentline@leics.gov.uk quoting reference number JS450 or forward an up to date CV to the email address above quoting reference number JS450
For informal enquiries please contact Patricia Shippey on 0116 305 4047.