Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Borehamwood (WD6) – PUR-981-642
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-981-642 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
A resident living alone in a ground floor flat in the Hertsmere area, is seeking a compassionate and reliable female Personal Assistant (PA). The client suffers from Fibromyalgia, Bipolar, Idiopathic scoliosis, and experienced a Stroke in 2022, which has affected their mobility and movement in the right arm and hand.
The stroke has also made it harder for the Direct Payment Holder to socialise, remember things, plan activities, organise appointments, and manage bills. |
| Hours and rate of pay | 7.5 hours a week approx. (Tuesdays and Fridays) (negotiable) |
| Location | Borehamwood (WD6) |
| DBS/Checks | Confirmation of DBS check
Right to Work and references will be needed. |
| Training | Training will be offered to enable to complete the mandatory training required:
• Safeguarding Adults • Introduction to first aid • Health and Safety / Moving and handling
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| What you would be doing… |
The client requires a PA to assist with daily activities and chores · Housework and laundry: 1.5 hours weekly · Shopping: 1.5 hours weekly · Batch cooking: 2 hours weekly · Paperwork/pay bills: 1 hour weekly · Support with showering: 1.5 hours weekly
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| Required skills and experience |
Female only (This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b). Must have own car
Good organisation skills and care experience
Must be non-judgemental, compassionate, patient, reliable, and have a good sense of humour
Ability to work on own initiative
Previous experience in a similar role preferred
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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.
* Sponsorship is not available for this role *
* No agencies please *