KS04​/KEAM Personal Assistant​/Care Assistant

Overview

Position:
Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Hours:

10 hours per week as follows;
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 11.00am (there is some flexibility around the start time – to be discussed and agreed at interview stage)

Rate: £12.21 per hour

Area:
Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer: A lady with health and mobility issues requires a fun, easy going, flexible Personal Assistant to support her in her family home.

• General household tasks to include cleaning, washing up, cleaning windows, bathrooms, gardening etc.
• Driving to and supporting with medical appointments, trips out etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• A manual wheelchair is used whilst out and about and the Employer will be required to be pushed.
• You must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is also essential (proof will be required).
• Support with general paperwork and home admin, therefore some computer knowledge preferred but not essential.
• To be flexible around daily needs and to be able to do things under own initiative.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

• The Employer has a medium sized friendly dog and pet care may, very occasionally, be required. Therefore, you must be comfortable around animals.

• Must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on motor insurance policy is essential (proof will be required).
• Some computer knowledge preferred but not essential (for general paperwork and home admin).
• Must be flexible around daily needs and able to take instruction; able to work with empathy while respecting the employer’s independence.
• Must be trustworthy, active with a good sense of humour.
• Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.
• Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to live and work in the UK must be confirmed already.