Purple DPSS • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB4
About this role
Female Personal assistant/Support Worker- Self employed - PUR-881-522 – Cambridge (CB4)
Between £13 - £18 per hour
About the Service User
Self Employed Personal Assistant required for outgoing, mature female.
Hours and Rate of Pay
8 - 10 hours per week with additional hours for outings, with flexibility to cover annual leave and other absences.
Rate of pay- Between £13 - £18 per hour depending on work status.
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Duties include
Support with personal care. Nutritional support including meal planning, preparation, and cooking. Provide support for online shopping and admin tasks etc. Support with household chores including laundry and assisting to maintain the home environment.
Opportunity to provide support during outings.
Undertake any duties which may be reasonably allocated and fall within the scope and responsibility of the job.
Hours
Mornings
Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Evenings
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
Outings
as needed
Suitable candidate
The successful candidate will have good communication skills. Someone who can work in a collaborative manner and is easy to get along with. Experience working with people in a care setting is preferred.
Someone who can be fragrance free as I have allergies is essential. Support will be provided to achieve this, but this is essential as it effects my health and wellbeing.
You should be hardworking, honest and have a genuine interest in the provision of high-quality care. You will be trustworthy and reliable. In return you will have the opportunity to practice your skills.
This post is open only to people who identify as female due to the personal care element of the job and is a genuine occupational requirement.
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).
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