Personal Assistant RKF/CG/10/26

Job description and person specification

Job Title

Personal Assistant RKF/CG/10/26

Job Ref

RKF/CG/10/26

Reporting to

Employer

Location

Birmingham. B31 2HD

Rate of Pay

£12.71

Hours of work

7 hours 45 minutes

Nature of the job role

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to provide domestic assistance and community support, helping the client with everyday tasks and accessing activities in the local community.

This role would suit someone who enjoys helping others, is organised and takes a respectful, person-centred approach to supporting an individual to maintain their independence.

Main Duties

Personal duties

N/A

Domestic duties

• General household cleaning and keeping the home tidy.

• Assisting with basic meal preparation.

• Helping to organise household items and maintain an organised living environment.

• Supporting with laundry and other light domestic tasks.

Social Duties

• Accompanying and supporting the client with visits to the university library.

• Assisting the client with shopping trips.

• Supporting the client with possible visits to the swimming pool.

• Providing friendly, respectful support to help the client access the community and enjoy everyday activities.

• No lifting, assistance with changing clothes, medication administration or toileting support is required.

Qualifications

None specifically required, but NVQ 2 or higher in Adult Social Care would be beneficial.

DBS is essential

Skills & Experience

We are looking for someone who is

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy, Friendly, approachable and respectful.

• Organised, with good attention to detail. Comfortable carrying out general domestic tasks, including cleaning, laundry and basic meal preparation.

• Willing to provide community support and accompany the client on outings.

• Able to respect the client's preferences, privacy and independence.

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, but a positive attitude and a willingness to provide considerate, dependable support are equally important.

To apply for this role please send a CV or letter outlining your suitability for the role to PAvacancies@idealforall.co.uk – please quote job reference in your application.

Alternatively if you would like to discuss the role, please call 0121 558 5555 option 1 and speak to a member of the Direct Payment Team.