Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker – Hertford – PUR-067-821
| Personal Assistant (PA)/Support Worker | |
| Job ref. | PUR-067-821 |
| About me | The Direct Payment (DP) Holder is a 26 year old man with Learning Disabilities and some physical health conditions, seeking a team of PAs to offer 24 hour support to help him live independently.
The young man would like support with all aspects of his life including accessing the community and being involved in social activities. |
| Hours and rate of pay | Day shift – 20hours per week plus additional hours available
Up to £14 per hour depending on experience |
| Location | Hertford |
| 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
|
| What you would be doing… | The DP Holder needs a PA to assist in all areas of his personal, domestic and social life, both at home and in the community.
Your role is to support/lead an individual and independent life in the young man’s home and out in the community. Duties will include: · Supporting with personal care, household chores and preparing meals · Assisting with moving around the home and getting in and out of the car · Support with accessing the community and attending social activities and Sunday church · Support with communicating – using basic sign language and commands
|
| The person I would like… | Seeking PAs who are reliable, flexible and have a positive and professional approach to offering support.
Experience of working with those who have Learning Disabilities preferred, however, not essential as a bespoke training programme will be offered.
Driver with clean licence essential (able to drive Motability vehicle) |
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 *