Personal Assistant
- Suffolk Independent Living, Ipswich
- Female* Personal Assistants (3 Posts)
- £12.70 per hour
- 11.5 hours per week (possible relief shifts), Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Friday 8am – 11am
- Permanent (Three-month probationary period)
- Reference: 0766
* Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
About Me
I am a young person with a physical disability and neurodiverse recently finished university, based in Ipswich looking for personal care support and to engage in community activities and volunteering. I would prefer to recruit, someone with a car and a clean license enabling me to be semi-independent.
The evening and morning shifts involve helping me with some personal care, exercising, cooking and practical tasks. I want to live as independently as possible therefore I would like help to enable me to participate as much as I can - not someone doing it for me.
About the Job
To support me to live in supported accommodation and to get out and be as independent as possible, with the right support.
Person Specification
Here is the type of person I am looking for to support me. These qualities are divided into ‘essential’ and ‘desirable’. Please refer to them when completing your application.
Essential
You will:
- be reliable
- be able to help, but not take over as the main aspect of this job is to allow me to be independent
- be trustworthy, honest and reliable
- have a common-sense approach and a mature and responsible attitude
- be able to work to a rota, but with flexibility to change shift pattern if commitments change
- be able to deal with health conditions without a fuss and practically and sensibly.
Desirable
You will:
- have local knowledge of Ipswich to suggest new activities
- be understanding of disability and its effects
- be able to cover shifts if my other assistants are unavailable (notice given where possible)
- preferably be a driver with own car and clean license.
Rota and Responsibilities
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
The job will include:
- driving and/or accompany to and from an outing of my choosing for example shopping and volunteering
- activities attended may vary over time
- supporting me with all aspects of dressing/undressing including footwear and splints
- assisting with TENS-like machines when required – training and support provided
- supporting me with personal care – assisting in shower, dental care etc. Brush hair and braid/arrange
- support to prepare and then clear up after meals; occasionally preparing food from scratch. When appropriate helping prepare a packed lunch
- supporting me to be ready on time to go out/attend activities and gym
- walk with me to local places around Ipswich
- to help find the route, carry bags, and to help me make use of public transport when going out
- helping me keep clothes washed, ironed and room tidy
- assisting me to find things and to support me in cleaning my flat. Organising things so they are available for me the next day (clothes, medication, packed lunch if required etc.)
- occasionally meet with myself and my other support staff for shift planning etc
- help with any medication.
Other Notes
- Before starting the role, you will have an opportunity to complete a shadow trial shift with an existing carer to check the position works for everyone.
- I use a wheelchair occasionally, however, as I am not good at self-propelling, I will need to be pushed. I live in non-smoking accommodation therefore the successful candidate cannot smoke during work time.
- I will occasionally arrange for myself, and all my support team to meet for planning and Rota purposes.
Terms and Conditions
Pay Rates:
- Mileage of 45p per mile when car used for outings
Hours of work:
- The expectation is that the advertised shifts may be covered by more than one successful candidate. Please state clearly in application the shifts you are prepared to cover.
Annual Leave:
- The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work which would normally be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
- Annual Leave to be planned and agreed in advance.
Background Checks:
Expenses
- You will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred during the role.
Trial Period
- This post is subject to a trial shift and probationary period of 3 months.
How to apply
You can complete an application form online here: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Please ensure you quote the reference 4944
Or, if you wish to have an application form emailed or posted to you, please contact Suffolk Independent Living on 01473 603876 or send us a message
- A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
- If your application is successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed.
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