Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Cambridge (CB1) – PUR-368-728
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-368-728 |
| About the Direct Payment Holder |
A man in his early 40s with severe learning difficulties is looking for a Personal Assistant. He lives independently in his own home and is quite capable, but requires prompting and support with daily routines. His speech can be difficult to understand at first, but with time and familiarity, communication becomes easier. He enjoys playing dominoes, doing art, and going for a daily walk.
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| Hours and rate of pay | £13.50 per hour
2 shifts on Sundays, 2 Sundays per month:
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| Location | Cambridge (CB1) |
| 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… |
Supporting with personal care (mainly prompting, including toileting) Meal preparation, shopping for groceries, and cooking Assisting with everyday chores such as laundry and maintaining a clean home environment Supporting with social outings and community activities such as shopping, cinema and leisure activities Establishing a close, supportive working relationship on a 1:1 basis Adapting to daily needs as duties and tasks may vary
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| Required skills and experience | Genuine interest in providing high-quality care
Cheerful, patient, kind, with a good sense of humour Able to build trust and understanding within the role Hardworking, reliable, committed, honest, and trustworthy Common sense and the ability to use initiative Flexible and willing to get involved in the client’s hobbies and daily activities Good communication skills Experience of supporting someone with learning difficulties is helpful (through family, school, or community), but not essential
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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 *