Job Title: Personal assistant

Job Ref: SJ/SS/10/26

Reporting to: SERVICE USER

Location: Redditch B97

Rate of Pay: £15.62 per hour self-employed) FEMALE ONLY

Hours of work: 8 hrs per week over 2 days (4 hours per day Tuesday and Thursday)

Nature of the job role: 

This role is for a Personal Assistant supporting SU to develop and maintain their day-to-day independence. The successful applicant will provide support with accessing the community, social and recreational activities.

The role would suit someone who is reliable, friendly, approachable and enjoys supporting others to live as independently as possible

Main Duties:

Support SU to access community and social activities.

Social Duties:

Support SU to access community and social activities; SU is a wheelchair user, successful applicant will need to be a car driver.

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

DBS required.  It is important to have a DBS check when working with children– this will be completed before starting work.

Skills & Experience:

• Reliable, trustworthy and responsible, with a willingness to be flexible to meet the employer’s needs.
• A friendly, approachable and talkative personality, with the ability to build a positive working relationship.
• Patient, understanding and respectful of the employer’s individual needs and preferences.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
• A genuine interest in supporting someone to develop their independence and quality of life.

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.