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Gentleman in Poringland seeking PA on a flexible/cover basis up to 7 hours p/w @ £15 p/h

I am a friendly gentleman who is seeking a PA to support me in the community and assist me with everyday living tasks.

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  • Created 23 June 2026
  • Closing date 31 August 2026
  • Pay £15 per hour
  • Hours 7 per week
  • Reference 89f84cac
  • Working Pattern Part Time Weekends
  • Vacancy Category Social care support roles
  • Service type Direct payment support service
  • Area Norwich
  • Service users Adults (18-64 years) with physical or sensory needs
  • Driving licence required Yes
  • Overseas Sponsorship Licence Offered No
  • Does the role involve personal care? Yes

Description

I have a rare condition called Klippel-Feil Syndrome which causes fusion in the cervical spine and depending on the area of fusion, there can be related congenital conditions. I also have Scoliosis, Kyphosis and a rare condition called Aplastic Anaemia.
I am a sociable man who likes to keep active. I live at home with my parents, sister and Jack Russell Terrier. I like to get out and about meeting new people and going to the cinema and theatre.
This will be a flexible working role, whereby I am seeking a PA to provide holiday and sickness cover for my existing PAs until September. Come September the role will be permanent.

Location: Poringland

Details:
Support me in the community.
Accompanying me to social and leisure activities, such as Able2B, shopping and meeting friends. This will involve driving my mobility equipped car.
Assisting me with walking my dog, as well as taking him out with us to visit friends
Supporting me at work by assisting me with tasks such as photocopying and proof reading and other administrative duties.
Assisting me during meetings by taking minutes.
Personal care.
Any other duties as required.
This role will include moving and handling a wheelchair
Setting up and dismantling a mobility scooter

Person Specification:
Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post. My assessment of these, both on application and at interview, will be the main factor in determining if you are successful. Please refer to these when submitting your application.

Essential:
Friendly, reliable, trustworthy.
Good s I have a rare condition called Klippel-Feil Syndrome which causes fusion in the cervical spine and depending on the area of fusion, there can be related congenital conditions. I also have Scoliosis, Kyphosis and a rare condition called Aplastic Anaemia.

I am a sociable man who likes to keep active. I live at home with my parents, sister and Jack Russell Terrier. I like to get out and about meeting new people and going to the cinema and theatre.

This will be a flexible working role, whereby I am seeking a PA to provide holiday and sickness cover for my existing PAs until September. Come September the role will be permanent.

Please provide a covering letter on application, detailing why you think you would be suitable for this role?

Person Specification:
Sense of humour.
Good literacy skills.
Good memory and good listener.
Full clean UK driving licence.
Dog friendly.

Desirable:
Willing to take up training as required.

Summary terms and conditions:
The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour.
You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
Access to free Care Skills training for employed workers.
Hours and days of work: Flexible working role, to provide holiday and sickness cover for existing PA's.
Up to 7 hours per week flexible

The post is subject to the following:
A satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.
Should this job role include any of the following duties: food handling, chemical handling (general household cleaning products) or manual handling, you may be required to undertake annual training.
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Job Benefits

  • Free enhanced DBS check

Locations

Poringland Area

Contact details

Name Norfolk County Council

Address TESCO EXPRESS
OVERTONS WAY
PORINGLAND
NORWICH
NR14 7RQ
United Kingdom

Website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/

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