Personal Assistant for a Lady 15.5 Hrs P​/W @ £12.89 P​/H in NR6

Personal Assistant for a Lady 15.5 Hrs P/W @ £12.89 P/H in NR6

I am looking for a compassionate, reliable, and patient personal assistant to support me, a friendly and outgoing lady living in Norwich. The role involves providing assistance and companionship, helping me maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

A Bit About Me: I am a straightforward, honest, and sociable individual who lives with a brain injury, mood instability, and an acquired learning disability. I value my independence, enjoy good conversation, have a great sense of humour, and appreciate people who are patient, understanding, and trustworthy.

Location: Norwich NR6

Job Description:

• Accompanying me on outings such as shopping trips, visits to garden centres, eating out, visiting friends, and occasional train journeys (fare covered by me).
• Assisting me with dog walks.
• Providing physical support when required during walking.
• Supporting with light housework and administrative tasks.
• Accompanying the client to volunteering activities.
• Encourage and assist me in becoming more confident with day-to-day activities.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person specification

Essential:

• The ideal candidate would require calming, reassuring, caring, and patience.
• The person I employ must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy.
• Comfortable working with individuals with disabilities and learning difficulties.
• Willing to work occasional bank holidays (to be agreed in advance).
• Dog-friendly and confident around animals.

Desirable:

• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.
• Open to travelling by train.
• Has a good sense of humour and enjoys social outings.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or learning difficulties.

Summary terms and conditions

• The pay rate for this position is £12.89 per hour for employed PAs and £15.55 per hour for self-employed PAs.
• Hours and times of work: 15.5 Hrs Per Week, Time discussed further at interview.
• The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
• The post is subject to the following:
  • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
  • Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer.
  • Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months.

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent
• Self Employed

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• First Aid

Transportation

• Full UK driving license