19/09/2023
PA Wanted for disabled person in Abbey, Cambridge CB5
We are looking for candidates to work as a Personal Assistant supporting a disabled person in the Abbey area of Cambridge.
The client lives in Cambridge with his husband (who works full-time). He has impairments which require him to use a wheelchair and cause pain, fatigue, and some mild communication problems. He works part-time, fosters animals and enjoys arts and crafts and caring for his animals and plants. He finds directly employing PAs enables him to live a full and active life.
The tasks needed vary every day but will often include the following:
- Help with getting ready for activities and tidying up afterwards
- Meal preparation
- Organising and assisting with medications
- Day-to-day household tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying, low-level cleaning)
Some help with washing and dressing
- Animal care
- Help to access a gym and exercise
- Help to keep the house tidy and remove clutter
-Form-filling and paperwork
Hours: Between 2 and 14 hours a week in 2- to 4-hour shifts. All days of the week available. Preferred times are mid-morning and late afternoon but can be negotiated individually.
Pay & Benefits: £12.50 an hour for weekdays, £14 an hour for weekends and bank holidays, paid monthly in arrears. 28 days’ paid annual leave pro-rata, and paid sick leave subject to conditions.
To Apply: Person specification below. Online application form can be found here: https://forms.gle/66o7JHNzrV8jRETj6
Person Specification:
Candidates must have all of:
- UK resident with the right to work in the UK (we are unable to sponsor visas)
- Good communication skills in fluent conversational English
- Able to follow instructions precisely, and ask when uncertain
-Reliable and a good time-keeper
- Comfortable working with and around animals
- LGBT friendly
The following would be particularly desired for this role:
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Flexible
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail (demonstrate this by telling us the client’s favourite colour is purple)
- Experience of vegetarian cooking
- Some understanding of the difference between a carer and a personal assistant
Prior experience of working in a PA role is desirable, but not necessary. Training will be provided.
Application form for the role of Personal Assistant, recruiting in September 2023. Data & Privacy Statement: By proceeding to complete this form you consent to the client, his husband and a mutual friend who assists with recruitment storing your information for the purpose of processing your job app...
