About this role

Job title

Personal Assistant (KJM)

Reporting to

The Employer

Location

Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10

Job purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks which will enable the employer who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer

Our client is a 44-year-old female living in the DY10 area of Kidderminster who is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living tasks.

Our client has Huntington’s disease.

Main duties

Social duties

 Keep in touch and socialise with family and friends

 Provide companionship during the day

 Assist and support with managing anxiety and mood changes

Personal care

Support with all aspects of personal care.

Domestic duties

Preparation of all drinks and meals. Support to eat and drink – following guidelines from SALT Team.

These duties may vary from day-to-day.

Type of person that you/they are looking for

 Values Someone that is honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.

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Specific requirements

Someone with previous care & support worker experience. Must have First Aid training as client has a high risk of choking/aspiration when eating/drinking.

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Other

Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.

Hours of work

Flexible hours available

Rate of pay

£15 per hour

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Essential

 Driving licence

 Car and appropriate insurance

 Previous care & support worker experience

 First Aid training

 Confidentiality

 Good at building relationships

 Good communicator

 A good listener

 Ability to support people with complex care & support needs.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN KIDDERMINSTER**

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.