{"id":15738,"date":"2026-04-28T13:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T13:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/?post_type=jobpost&p=15738"},"modified":"2026-05-13T10:45:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:45:49","slug":"2x-female-personal-assistants-pas-pur-337-677","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/wearepurple.org.uk\/purplematch2\/jobs\/2x-female-personal-assistants-pas-pur-337-677\/","title":{"rendered":"Female Personal Assistant (PA)-PUR-337-677"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Job ref.<\/td>\nPUR- 337-677<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
About me<\/td>\nI am a 70 year old lady, with chronic health, balance and mobility issues. I generally have a positive outlook, I\u2019m friendly and sociable. I am needing help to live and maintain a better life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hours and rate of pay<\/td>\nRate of Pay: \u00a312.71 per hour<\/p>\n

Hours: 8 hours, but would need to cover 9 extra hours for existing PA during sickness and holidays.<\/p>\n

Over 4 days- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, times can be flexible.<\/p>\n

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Location<\/td>\nWest Bromwich B70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DBS\/Checks<\/td>\nConfirmation of DBS check<\/p>\n

Right to Work and references will be needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

What you would be doing\u2026<\/td>\nI need help with all the things I would be able to do myself, if I was able to do so. As and when required-Cleaning, cooking, laundry, personal care, mattress turning, chaperone.<\/p>\n

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I am a wheelchair user when outdoors, so depending on my health, getting out in the community would be a requirement.<\/p>\n

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The person I would like\u2026<\/td>\nI would really like someone who is honest, reliable, cheerful, respectful. Someone who has practical skills, flexible for my changing needs. Must also have a good level of English proficiency to ensure safe and good communication.<\/p>\n

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Previous experience preferred but not essential.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A driver would be an advantage but not essential if you are local to West Bromwich.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To help ensure this role is suitable for you and to avoid unnecessary interviews, please confirm the following in your application in your covering letter<\/p>\n

\u2022 Do you have a current, valid DBS check?
\n\u2022 What is your availability (days, times, weekends)?
\n\u2022 Do you currently have other work commitments?
\n\u2022 What experience do you have in a caring or support role?
\n\u2022 Do you hold a full driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle?
\n\u2022 Is your vehicle suitable for transporting a wheelchair (if applicable)?
\n\u2022 Are you able to assist with personal care tasks if required (e.g. bathing, dressing, toileting)?
\n\u2022 Are you comfortable carrying out domestic duties such as cleaning and meal preparation?
\n\u2022 What is your general level of health and fitness (including pushing a wheelchair)?
\n\u2022 When would you be available to start if successful?<\/p>\n

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As some personal care is involved, I would feel more comfortable with a female carer. This advert complies with the Sex Discrimination Act (1975) Section 7 (2b).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Please send a CV (with 2 references) and a covering letter explaining why you would suit this role. Thank you.<\/p>\n

* Sponsorship is not available for this role *<\/strong><\/p>\n

* No agencies please *<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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