Applicant status required: Self-Employed
* This role is a private arrangement with a person or family who is seeking support for someone else or themselves. You will not be employed by or carry out work for Humans Cornwall; we have a dedicated team to help identify private personal assistants for care and support. These roles are personally assisting somebody to achieve their goals, gain independence and/or manage their daily lives; These will be self-funded by the family or person, or they may receive a Direct payment from Cornwall council. *
Location: Penzance
A lovely Lady, who enjoys swimming, short dog walks, and music, seeks a patient and proactive personal assistant to support and motivate her in daily tasks. She has Aphasia, communication and some cognitive issues following a traumatic brain injury. This role would suit a more mature, patient and experienced person with empathy and compassion, and a great sense of humour. The role is part of a team who offer 24/7 care, including sleeping nights. There are 2 positions available.
Please be aware that this lady is a smoker – so any applicants must be comfortable to be around this.
Support required:
– Companionship
– Personal care
– Meal preparation
– Support with maintaining the home
– Accessing community ie: swimming, short walks, other activities as requested
– Rate and support hours:
Hourly rate of pay: £14.72 Daytime / £10.63 for 9-hour sleep-ins
Hours per week: To be negotiated at interview but will need to be flexible. Client requires a minimum of at least one sleep-in night shift per week (which may be on a weekend). The 24/7 care will be shared between a small team of PA’s
Schedule: To be negotiated at interview but will need to be flexible. Client requires a minimum of at least one sleep-in night shift per week (which may be on a weekend). The 24/7 care will be shared between a small team of PA’s
Essential criteria:
· Caring, honest, trustworthy nature
· Eligibility to work in the UK
. Public Liability Insurance
. Valid DBS Check
. (preferred) Valid driving license and access to your own car
If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference and has the right qualities, we’d love to hear from you!
Next steps
Offers of employment may be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
When applying, your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants that are received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful. Please contact the below email for updates if needed.
If interested, please email a copy of your CV to PA@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk and quote reference CSL019
