Job Opportunity: Self- Employed Personal Assistant (multiple positions available)
This is a private arrangement between the individual (or their family) and the Personal Assistant. You will not be employed by Humans Cornwall but will work directly with the individual or their family. The role is privately funded or supported via a Direct Payment from Cornwall Council.
Role Details
Hourly Rate: £26.08
Hours: Can be flexible between a small team of carers. The client requires 54 hours per week.
Schedule: Monday – Sunday care required- Main working hours between 10am – 5pm. However some flexibility required for medical appointments and cover for other carers.
Location : Callington.
A kind and patient Personal Assistant is required to support a friendly, quiet lady at home and within the community. She likes to do her hobbies such as arts, crafts, cooking and shopping. This is a great opportunity for someone to build a strong relationship and to be able to help a young hearted lady live her life to the fullest.
She lives with her husband and 2 terriers. They are very loving. She is very cautious with meeting new people so a lot of patience and understanding along with the confidence to persevere and reassure the client so that trust can be built.
The individual has multiple and complex health conditions. Experience and knowledge is not essential but a willingness to learn is.
She is supported a lot by local district nurses and specialist doctors for her conditions.
A detailed care plan will be shared upon application to ensure that you are comfortable. This will not have any personal details and these will be shared on selection for interview.
Key Responsibilities:
– Personal Care
– Medication Administration
– Household tasks (Cleaning, tidying, Laundry)
– General Administration tasks (Emails, letters and other correspondence)
– Assisting in accompanying and accessing in the community
– Transporting a lightweight electric wheelchair in your vehicle (Valid MOT and Insurance required and appropriate physical health to do so required)
Essential criteria:
– Female Only (as permittd under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9)
– Experience preffered but not essential with the willingness to learn.
– Patience, empathy, and excellent time management skills
– Full UK Work eligibility
– Full driving lisence with access to a vehicle
– Self employed welcome (Must provide public liability insurance)
– Valid DBS
Why Apply?
Really become apart of the family and help someone live there life to the fullist. A rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in there organisation and valurs building meaningful relationships.
Next steps:
– All offers are subject to DBS Checks and References
– If applying as self employed you must provide proof of your employment status and public liability insurance
– Your CV will be forwarded to the family for consideration. Due to high application volume, individual feedback may not be possible.
How to Apply:
Email your CV yo PA@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk quoting reference CSL070
For updates on your application, please contact the email above.
