Personal Assistant to Adult

Personal Assistant to an Adult at Home – Salisbury
£20 per hour | Full-time | Approximately 36 to 40 hours per week | Salisbury (SP5)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Personal Assistant to join an established team supporting a woman to live independently in her own home in the Salisbury area.
This is much more than a traditional care role. Our client enjoys getting out and about, gardening, hosting friends and visitors, and making the most of life. She is looking for someone with a positive attitude, plenty of initiative and a real “get up and go” approach. If you're practical, sociable and enjoy making a genuine difference to someone's everyday life, this could be the role for you.
What you'll be doing
You will provide a combination of personal, practical and social support, including:

· Personal and clinical care

· Supporting day-to-day independent living

· Cooking and meal preparation

· Housekeeping and domestic tasks
��  Driving our client's adapted vehicle

· Supporting social activities and days out

· Gardening and general DIY/practical tasks

· Hosting visitors, friends and family
Our client has a spinal cord injury and requires support with all aspects of daily living.
Previous care experience is welcome but not essential. Full training will be provided in our client's individual care and clinical needs.
Hours & shift pattern

Start Date:

ASAP
£20 per hour
The role initially provides maternity-leave cover. Once the existing PA returns, the shift pattern will change, with a slight reduction in hours.
The current rota averages approximately 36 to 40 hours per week and includes a combination of day shifts, night shifts and alternate weekends.
Rota
Week 1:
Tuesday 8am–8pm, Wednesday 8am–8pm, Friday 8am–8pm — 36 hours
Week 2:
Tuesday 8am–8pm, Friday 8pm–11am, Sunday 8am–8pm — 39 hours
Week 3:
Monday 8am–8pm, Wednesday 8am–8pm, Friday 8pm–11am — 36 hours
Week 4:
Tuesday 8pm–11am, Friday 8pm–11am, Sunday 8am–8pm — 40 hours
About you
You don't need experience in every aspect of the role. Your attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are just as important.
We're looking for someone who is:

· Caring, patient, calm and physically fit

· Reliable, trustworthy and responsible

· Confident working independently and using their own initiative

· Well organised and able to respect privacy and confidentiality

· A good communicator with a positive, “can-do” attitude

· Comfortable supporting with personal care

· Practical and willing to get involved — DIY or gardening skills would be a bonus

· Flexible and willing to provide occasional additional cover where possible

· A full UK driving licence holder (Essential as you will drive our client's adapted vehicle)

Why this role?

· Full-time hours

· Full training provided

· A varied role where no two days are the same

· Support someone to remain independent in her own home

· Be involved in the things our client enjoys, from days out and gardening to welcoming friends and getting things done around the home
Due to the personal care needs of the client, this role is open to female applicants only. This requirement is an occupational requirement as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Application Process:

Please submit a cover letter describing your interests and explaining why you would be a suitable candidate for this opportunity.
All applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Hourly Personal Assistant to an Adult at Home - Salisbury