Personal Assistant Ref. SC/JC

Introduction:

I am a female in her early seventies (Young at Heart)  who requires a Personal Assistant for 8 Hours a week, over 2/3 days. My current PA is retiring, so I am advertising for a mature female who ideally has experience of Epilepsy or who is willing to be trained in dealing with Epilepsy. I suffer from Petit Mals every day and Tonic Clonic Seizures every now and again so I need someone who would be able to take control of the situation. I need to feel safe at home and when outside.

Duties:

I need my PA to be reliable and honest, patient and understanding. My care and support will include the following; taking me out to have a coffee or go shopping and to the hairdresser once a week. (Driving Licence is essential and also confidence to drive an SUV)

At the house you will be required to do light cleaning duties e.g. Dusting, Hoovering and some ironing.

Trial Period – 3 Months during which either party may terminate the employment with a 7 days notice.

Essential Requirements:

I want to feel safe with my carer, so knowing what to do in the event of a Tonic Clonic Seizure would be an advantage, but training will be available to the successful applicant.

Full driving License ( Will be driving my car fully insured)

Good communication skills and a sense of humour.

Physically fit and healthy to be able to adequately assist me.

A Mature female so that we can relate

An Enhanced DBS (CRB) check is required.

Preferably a non-smoker

To apply:

PLEASE INCLUDE JOB REF SC/JC  IN YOUR APPLICATION
To apply for this post, please submit your CV to the following: recruitmentdp@enhamtrust.org.uk

As part of our Information Advice and Guidance Service, Enham Trust supports disabled people to employ their own staff. This vacancy is not a role within Enham Trust but an excellent opportunity to work directly for one of our customers. A right to work check will be undertaken before an any offer of employment. All vacancies may be subject to a DBS (formally CRB) check.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Does the job role include personal care?: No

Working Patterns:

8 hours a week

Essential details:

I want to feel safe with my carer, so knowing what to do in the event of a Tonic Clonic Seizure would be an advantage, but training will be available to the successful applicant.

Full driving License ( Will be driving my car fully insured)

Good communication skills and a sense of humour.

Physically fit and healthy to be able to adequately assist me.

A Mature female so that we can relate

An Enhanced DBS (CRB) check is required.

Preferably a non-smoker