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Personal Assistant

Job Reference: LIN15536TP5


Expiry Date: 8th November 2024

Location: Lincoln LN1, East Midlands
Hourly Rate of pay: £11.44 2nd Rate £17.13 (Sundays and Bank Holiday)
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours per week: Minimum of 4 hours
Applicants must be 25 years of age or over.

When you are Required


Specific days/times required:
• Saturday,
• Sunday, Two hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

About the Employer

I am a physically disabled woman who requires support with every day tasks. Currently there's a minimum of 4 hours needed to cover maternity leave nd then there may be a requirement for someone to stay on a casual basis. A full driving license may be beneficial as you might be required to drive the employer's vehicle but it is not essential for the role.I use a mobility scooter when ever I am away from home, so will need help getting it in and out of the car. I do vape inside but not smoke.



Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mobility / Physical



The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Animals• Sewing • Being outside in the garden


Other relevant information
• The individual is a smoker.• Someone in the household is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home.Kitten, 3 small furry's who are kept in a cage.

About the Role


Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Does this position interest you?

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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