PERSONAL ASSISTANT / CARER

Looking for an exceptional and dedicated Live / Sleep – In Personal Assistant / Carer, who is professional \& genuinely caring

The PA User is Female. Due to the sensitive nature of the position, we have to make this a FEMALE ONLY position.

Earnings:

• £432 per day (24 hours, sleep\-in)


• 9 days consecutively per month ‘on’, 19 days ‘off’

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You will need to be able to drive and have a driving license valid in the UK.

A positive personality, can\-do attitude and a self starter with integrity is a must. Genuinely caring disposition and calm under pressure. Good problem\-solving skills and someone that can think outside the box to resolve any difficulties that arise. A good team player is essential

• You will need to be able to drive and have a UK driving license, public liability insurance, a current DBS and be self employed


• Knowledge and practice of the ‘Social Model of Disability’ is a must.

The ideal PA would be able to develop their confidence quickly in promoting disability equality on behalf of PA user and have effective negotiation and influencing skills to get PA user’s needs met by service providers etc.

Job Description

You will be working 9 consecutive days per month as a permanent shift, depending on number of other PA’s working with PA user at the time (could be more).

You will be assisting the PA user with every aspect of her life and everyday living so you need a wide range of skills to achieve this competently, Including:

• Driving License


• Patience


• Stamina


• Managing a busy diary


• Dealing with correspondence


• Problem solving


• Negotiation


• Organisation


• Time management


• Initiating


• Advocating


• Influencing


• Assisting with decision making


• Basic food hygiene certificate would be ideal. Or someone willing to gain one

ABOUT THE PA USER

The PA user has multiple disabilities including MS, eye sight impairment, epilepsy and cognitive difficulties. She is fully engaged in artistic, social and volunteering activities.

Contact

The position is based in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London. Food is provided.

You will be self employed

Please email: dianesempare@gmail.com if you think you have the necessary skills and temperament for this position

Pay: £46,656\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food


• Flexible schedule


• Free parking

Work Location: In person

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