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Personal Assistant required, DPSS710

Thorpe St. Andrew

Part Time

Direct Payment Support Service

Closing Date: 10/12/21

Job Description

I am a 92 year old lady with some mobility issues, who already has a care package in place but need to have extra support on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. I will just need 30 minute visits to ensure that I am safe and well, help me to get to the toilet, and make me a cup of tea. There may be the opportunity to cover extra hours if existing carers are on leave etc, or in future if my care plan is extended due to increased needs.

May include other duties, to be discussed

 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich

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
  • Reliable
  • Flexible
  • Friendly, willing to have a chat
Summary terms and conditions
  • The rate of pay for this position is £9.37 per hour
  • You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
  • Hours and times of work: 1.5 hrs per week – 3 X 30 minute visits on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
The post is subject to the following:
  • A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. If the person you wish to employ does not have a current DBS we can organise this for you.
  • Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer
  • Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 3 months. We recommend that you set a probation period so that if you find the employee does not match your needs they can be ‘let go’ without any need for a disciplinary/termination procedure.

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