Personal assistant job vacancies

Job details

Position

Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker 

Job reference

PC10/09/KE13

Hours

Starting at 16 hours a week, with the possibility of additional hours being available at weekends and for holiday and sickness cover. Start time from around midday.

Your availability to work Monday to Friday may be required, to offer cover to other support workers. Some Saturdays and Sundays will also be required. This is a permanent long term role.
 
Up to 7 days a week, various shift available.

Possible job share will be considered.

Rate

£16 to £18 per hour dependent on experience

Area

Little Stanion (Corby NN18 Area)

About the person

A contract to provide services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a personal assistant to a blind person to enable them to live as independently as possible. Therefore it is very important that you have very good verbal communication skills.
 
The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC. You must live reasonably local to the work location.
 
The client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.
 
You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially an array of dogs and cats.
 
Main tasks include cleaning, appointments, shopping, meal preparation and planning.

Reading information, completing forms and a whole host of other varied tasks in and outside of the home to ensure that the client can keep their independence whilst living in their own home.
 
You must have, or be willing to purchase, the relevant liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also have a DBS, or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You should ideally have experience in the care field working directly in peoples’ homes.
 
You will be resilient, observant and have the ability to follow instructions. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in English and have a proven track record of being reliable and punctual, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.
 
Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.

The role may suit somebody who has provided care in the community to various adult-age ranges and abilities.

Main duties

The varied duties when required will include:

• assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning
• assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas
• helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry - cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment
• help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same, such as to aid a blind person
• sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technology within the home and office
• assistance with all written material, correspondence, and completing forms where necessary
• guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment both when indoors and out travelling
• driving client to and from events and venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips
• assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food packaging, cleaning products, description of items and signage etc
• any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a personal assistant

Additional information

PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so you must be comfortable around many animals.
 
The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.
 
Being comfortable around many animals is essential.
 
It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an individual employer, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

If you are successful in being shortlisted, it will be the client that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

MC02/12/KE

Hours

20 hours a week. Worked 9am to 1pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Oundle, Northamptonshire (PE8 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in her own home in Oundle. She has controlled epilepsy and uses a walking stick.

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life, to enjoy her pastimes and to enable her to access the community safely.

Main duties

• Accompanying on local shopping trips and outings, ranging from walks in the local area, to going for coffee or a simple wander round the shops - the employer will use a wheelchair if visiting a supermarket
• The successful applicant must be a full driving licence holder and have access to a reliable car - you must also have business cover on your motor insurance policy (proof will be required) - mileage will be paid, minus the commute
• There is no personal care involved in this role, however you may be asked to monitor the employer whilst she showers etc., to ensure her safety at all times
• The employer enjoys baking cakes so would like to be supported to do this on occasion, and also to be helped to make and create simple meals and snacks if she chooses
• Light household chores as required - i.e. vacuuming, ironing, tidying up etc.
• In the nicer weather the employer likes to spend time in the garden - assistance with helping her to pot her flowers and plants etc. may be needed - no heavy gardening is involved
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The employer has a cat. There is no pet care involved in the role.

Experience of epilepsy beneficial but not essential. To be discussed further at interview.

The successful applicant will be calm and friendly. Be able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Self Employed Personal Assistant / PA Carer Support Worker - Cover/Bank Position

Job reference

PC10/09/BANK

Hours

To provide cover on an ad-hoc basis. This is a cover and bank position only.

Rate

£16 to £18 per hour dependent on experience

Area

Little Stanion (Corby NN18 Area)

About the person

A contract to provide services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a Personal Assistant to a blind person to enable them to live as independently as possible. Therefore it is very important that you have very good verbal communication skills.

The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC. You must live reasonably local to the work location.

The client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.

You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially an array of dogs and cats.

You will be assisting with walking multiple dogs, cleaning, appointments, shopping, meal preparation and planning.

Reading information, completing forms and a whole host of other varied tasks in and outside of the home to ensure that the client can keep their independence whilst living in their own home.

You must have the relevant Liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also have a DBS or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You should ideally have experience in the care field working directly in peoples’ homes.

You will be resilient, observant and have the ability to follow instructions. You should have good verbal and written communication skills, be fluent in English and have a proven track record of being reliable and punctual, with a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.

Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.

The role may suit somebody that has been a dog walker or worked in kennels, a veterinary nurse, or someone who has provided care in the community to various adult-age ranges and abilities.

Main duties

The varied duties when required will include:

• assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning
• assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas
• helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry - cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment
• help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same, such as to aid a blind person
• sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technology within the home and office
• assistance with all written material, correspondence, and completing forms where necessary
• guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment both when indoors and out travelling
• driving client to and from events and venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips
• assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food packaging, cleaning products, description of items and signage etc.
• assist with the care of animals and vet trips, as and when required
• support to attend meetings and social events where necessary
• any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a Personal Assistant

Additional information

PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so you must be comfortable around many animals.

The client works with some flexibility so you will be able to plan your own schedule around their support needs when appropriate.

The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.

Being comfortable around many animals is essential.

It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an Individual employer, sponsorship cannot be provided.

Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

If you are successful in being shortlisted, it will be the employer that contacts you directly, and not PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

SK02/25/DR

Hours

9.5 hours a week

Worked as follows; 2.5 hours a week to be used to take two children to and from school Monday to Friday (8.15am pick up from home and 3.00pm pick up from school).

The remaining 7 hours to be used for prepping meals for the week, cleaning of the home, appointments and paperwork. To be discussed further at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Rushden (NN10 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in Rushden with her two children and two family cats. The employer has an eye condition called Macular Degeneration and is registered Severely Sight Impaired.

 Personal Assistant (PA) is sought to support the employer with taking the children to and from school during the week. Ensuring they have everything they need and that they are dressed appropriately for school. Prepping healthy meals for the week, shopping, cleaning of home, reading paperwork and supporting the employer with any appointments.

The employer will need their PA to be a good timekeeper and have good communication skills.

Main duties

• School run: picking up both children and taking them to their school in the morning. Picking up both children from school and taking them home
• Prepping meals: to support and assist the employer with prepping healthy meals during the week for the family
• Domestic: cleaning of home, washing up etc, laundry
• Shopping: to support and assist the employer with shopping for the week
• Paperwork: to help and support with paperwork and organisation
• Appointments: to attend and support the employer with any appointments that she has

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.
Must be flexible, trustworthy, with a good sense of humour.
Full references and an enhanced DBS check will be required (cost borne by employer).

Full UK driving licence will be required.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant

Job reference

NS08/05/CW4

Hours

9 hours a week. Worked 4.5 hours each on Saturday and Sunday. Start time between 9am and 10am, hours will possibly increase to 5 hours each day 10 in total after Christmas.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Corby (NN18 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a mum with a visual impairment who is looking for a PA to support her within the family home and also to access the community.

Main duties

• To support with general household tasks including
• Vacuuming, dusting and cleaning as required
• Ironing and attending to laundry as needed, putting away of clothes
• Changing bed linen and making beds as needed
• Preparation of some meals
• Cleaning and tidying the kitchen afterwards, as necessary
• Accompanying on local shopping trips and outings - therefore, a car owner, with business cover on their motor insurance policy, is preferrable - mileage will be paid (minus commute)
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must already be established.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form, via a link to the North Northamptonshire Council website, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

SH06/25/KE

Hours

Flexible hours available. You will be on a variable hours contract, as the number of hours will change from week to week, with the possibility of approximately 15 to 20 hours work a week. The role will include evening and weekend work.

Rate

£12.50 per hour

Area

Kettering, (NN15 Area)

About the client

The client is a lady living in her own home in Kettering. She has an acquired brain injury. She has a team of personal assistants and is looking for another worker to join her team.

You will enable the client to lead as active and fulfilling life as possible, whilst building up her level of independence.

You will support her continued independent life, enabling her to enjoy her pastimes and also to assist her to explore and expand her leisure opportunities and activities.

Main duties

• Assisting with personal activities, e.g. minimal personal hygiene
• Assisting with domestic activities, meal preparation, laundry and money management etc.
• To aide with a home cognitive therapy programme which might include strategies to improve orientation, short term memory loss, sequencing and planning
• Light household duties, i.e. vacuuming, laundry, cleaning of surfaces etc to ensure a clean and tidy household
• Assisting the employer with shopping (including the planning of shopping trips, making shopping lists and visiting the shops to purchase items required)
• Accompanying the employer on local trips and outings, ranging from walks in the park to going to the theatre or to the pub for a meal
• To help the employer gain confidence in the use of public transport
• You will be required to drive the client’s mobility vehicle, therefore a full clean driving licence is essential
• Any other task which the client may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will:

• be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the client’s independence but also able to take instruction
• have an enthusiastic person who has the ability to motivate others
• have an understanding of the impact of disability
• be a good listener
• have a patient and calm manner with a good sense of humour
• have an interest in the client’s social and recreational activities
• be willing to learn
• be responsible, mature and respectful in their attitude to working with somebody in their own home
• have an ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing
• be able to work flexibly

You will report directly to the Team Leader, however, you will be directly employed by the person who has power of attorney for the client. North Northamptonshire Council is not the employer.

You will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be borne by the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form via a link, to the North Northamptonshire Council website, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

LL09/12/DR2

Hours

Variable hours ranging from 16 to 24 hours a week (minimum of 16 hours a week), worked as follows:

• Tuesday: 9am to 1pm
• Wednesday and Friday: 9am to 5pm (double up)

Flexibility to cover holidays and provide extra hours when needed. You will be working with two other Personal Assistants, on double up duties, to provide support with personal care and when out in the community.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Wellingborough (NN8 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living with her family and three dogs (2 small and 1 larger dog, all house trained) in Wellingborough. You will need to be comfortable around dogs.

Main duties

A friendly, caring and reliable person is wanted to provide support to a lady living with Multiple Sclerosis with Paraplegia.

Role includes personal care, help with daily living (day to day activities) and companionship.

Supporting with appointments and outings.

Tasks will include washing/dressing, meal preparation, general household duties (cleaning, washing, ironing, bed changing and assisting with mobility etc.)

Care experience/manual handling preferred but not essential as training can be provided.

A driver with a full licence is essential (insurance restrictions may apply), as you will be driving an adapted mobility car with a ramp for the lady’s wheelchair for appointments and outings.

You will need to be kind, patient, dependable and trustworthy. Happy to help both at home and out and about.

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be honest and reliable. Have a good sense of humour. Will have the ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect. Will need patience, be easy going and understand equality and diversity.

Full references and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Car driver essential.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KS04/15/KEAM

Hours

10 hours per week as follows;

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 11.00am (there is some flexibility around the start time – to be discussed and agreed at interview stage). 

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

A lady with health and mobility issues requires a fun, easy going, flexible Personal Assistant to support her in her family home.

Main duties

• General household tasks to include cleaning, washing up, cleaning windows, bathrooms, gardening etc.
• Driving to and supporting with medical appointments, trips out etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• A manual wheelchair is used whilst out and about and the Employer will be required to be pushed.
• You must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is also essential (proof will be required).
• Support with general paperwork and home admin therefore some computer knowledge preferred but not essential.
• To be flexible around daily needs and to be able to do things under own initiative.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

Additional employment information

The Employer has a medium sized friendly dog and pet care may, very occasionally, be required. Therefore, you must be comfortable around animals. 

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction. 

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to live and work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KS04/15/KEPM

Hours

10 hours per week as follows;

Monday to Friday 4pm to 5pm (there is some flexibility around the start time – to be discussed and agreed at interview stage). 

Plus an additional 5 hours to be used flexibly during the week

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

A lady with health and mobility issues requires a fun, easy going, flexible Personal Assistant to support her in her family home. 

Main duties

• General household tasks to include cleaning, washing up, cleaning windows, bathrooms, gardening etc.
• To prepare the Employer a simple meal and clean and tidy the kitchen afterwards.
• Driving to and supporting with medical appointments, trips out etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• A manual wheelchair is used whilst out and about and the Employer will be required to be pushed.
• You must be a car owner/driver and hold a full licence. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is also essential (proof will be required).
• Support with general paperwork and home admin therefore some computer knowledge preferred but not essential.
• To be flexible around daily needs and to be able to do things under own initiative.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.

Additional employment information

The Employer has a medium sized friendly dog and pet care may, very occasionally, be required. Therefore, you must be comfortable around animals. 

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction. 

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to live and work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Female Personal Care Assistant 

Job reference

RS09/24/KE3

Hours

25 hours per week.

Hours are fluid/flexible, however as a guide they will be worked Monday to Friday approximately 5 hours a day, with the occasional weekend when needed. 

To be discussed in full at interview 

Rate

£12.21 per hour for employed PA under PAYE.

£14.19 per hour for self-employed PA’s (evidence of self-employment status and liability insurance will be required).

Area

Corby (NN18 area)

About the employer

The employer is an independent, disabled lady living in her own home with her husband, seeking support with daily living and social tasks. The lady has some mobility issues and uses walking aids around the house and a wheelchair when out of the house. 

A personal assistant is sought to support her continued independent life assisting with daily household duties and routine. 

Main duties

• Manage and coordinate daily routines and schedules – medication timings, meal-times, personal care, home care and social activities.
• General housekeeping duties – including light overall cleaning, dusting, hoovering, washing up after meal prep, etc.
• Laundry – including hanging out, ironing, putting away and changing the bedsheets when required.
• Regular grocery shopping.
• Preparing light meals and snacks and encouraging healthy nutrition.
• Assist with feeding – supporting with meals where required and encouraging regular hydration.
• Medication organisation – decanting monthly medication supplies and prompt to take medication to ensure they have been taken on time.
• Assistance with personal hygiene to help shower or wash, dressing, grooming -  therefore there is a requirement for a female candidate.
• Support with daily physio exercises.
• Mobility assistance – supporting safe movement, whether at home or outside (walking, wheelchair use, or transfers).
• Medical appointments – supporting with the attendance of medical appointments. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• Social time – supporting with transportation when out for shopping, coffee, social groups, etc. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).
• Admin – support with paperwork, reading letters and emails, booking appointments and diary management, etc.
• Record keeping – maintaining accurate notes on care provided, medication taken, and any changes in health or wellbeing, etc.
• Companionship – providing emotional support, engaging in conversation, and encouraging social activities.
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant.
• A valid driving licence and own vehicle is required. Business cover on your motor insurance policy is therefore essential.

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, sociable, have a good sense of humour and be trustworthy. 

You should have the ability to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction. 

The applicant must be flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing needs, routines and priorities.

An extremely organised individual who can manage and coordinate daily schedules, maintain accurate records and ensure routines are followed. Strong diary management and planning skills are essential. 

A can-do attitude and aptitude to assist the employer. 

Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Flu and Covid-19. 

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer. 

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

GS09/22/DR

Hours

6 hours a week (generally worked as 10.00am to 1pm on Thursday and Friday).

Hours can be flexible and could change going forward. To be discussed further at interview.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Bozeat, Wellingborough (NN29 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a gentleman living with his partner, son, and pet cat in the Bozeat area of Northamptonshire.

The employer had a substantial stroke several years ago which has left him with left side weakness. The employer needs support to move around inside and outside his home environment. He uses a manual wheelchair.       

The employer would like his Personal Assistant (PA) to support him with things that he enjoys. The employer is very sociable and would like the companionship of a PA when his partner is not present.  The employer has a great knowledge of sport, building/construction works and wildlife. He loves comedy and music.  The employer also likes to go to the local pub on nice weather days to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.

The Personal Assistant will receive training to competently move the employer (to be discussed further at interview).

Due to the support the employer needs there are no main duties as such, and this will be discussed further at interview.

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be honest and reliable.  Have a good sense of humour.  Will have the ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect. Will need patience, be easy going and understand Equality and Diversity. 

Full references and enhanced DBS check will be required

Car driver not essential.

Please note you will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The Council is not the employer.

If applying through Indeed, please be aware that you will then need to complete and submit an application form via a link, that will be sent directly to you by PBSS. 

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Weekend Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

SS03/05/KE

Hours

Average of 4 hours per week.

Total number of working hours in a four-week period is 16 hours. Worked as 4 hours weekly or 8 hours every other week.

Times worked can be flexible and discussed further at interview.

Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave and sickness leave of other personal assistants.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Kettering (NN15 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living in her own home in Kettering. She has M.E. and P.O.T.S.

The working environment has a very pleasant atmosphere, and the employer is very reasonable, friendly, and has a very low staff turnover.

Main duties

• Preparing and serving meals
• Cleaning and tidying the kitchen as necessary
• Cooking is basic as meals are mostly already prepared from the freezer
• Making and serving hot or cold drinks, as requested
• Assistance with medication
• Basic IT tasks e.g. sending emails, online shopping
• Running errands for the employer - i.e. grocery shopping or trips to the chemist etc.
• Light household duties as required
• Washing up, filling water bottles, emptying waste bins
• Any other task that the employer may reasonably ask you to do to enable the employer to live independently (that falls within the scope of the job as a Personal Assistant)

Additional employment information

Being a car owner or driver is advantageous but not essential. If you are a driver, you must have business cover on your motor insurance policy. Mileage will be paid (excluding commute).

The successful applicant will be friendly, able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and active with a good sense of humour.

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.

Job details

Position

Personal Assistant / Care Assistant

Job reference

KL01/14/KE2

Hours

20 hours a week.

Worked as Mondays to Wednesdays 1pm to 7pm and Thursdays 5pm to 7pm.

A variable start or finish time may sometimes be required, but this will be no more than an hour’s difference in the timings stated above.

On rare occasions, you may need to work a Friday in place of a usual working day. Sufficient notice will be given if this is required.

Rate

£12.21 per hour

Area

Ringstead, Kettering (NN14 Area)

About the employer

The employer is a lady living with her partner and infant son, in her family home in Ringstead, Kettering. She is a wheelchair user, she has cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

Main duties

• To assist the employer to access the community, i.e. attending baby groups, visiting friends or family or going shopping etc - if the employer is visiting friends and family, you may be asked to run errands for her whilst she visits (you will need to stay fully contactable, during this time, until the employer is ready to be picked back up) - all destinations are within the county of Northamptonshire
• You must therefore have a full driving licence and have access to a reliable car - the car must have enough seats to carry both the employer and her son (ideally with Isofix capabilities for the baby seat, although it can be secured using seat belts) and have a big enough boot to transport her collapsible wheelchair - business cover on your motor insurance policy is essential (proof will be required) - mileage will be paid, minus commute
• The employer has a young baby, so you will need to assist her in putting her son and taking him out of his car seat, as required - the employer may also request that you assist in lifting her son from chair to baby mat etc. - any assistance with the baby must only be given when requested by the employer
• Light household duties, i.e. vacuuming, mopping the floors, tidying the kitchen etc
• Preparation of hot drinks or snacks as wanted - reheating a pre-made meal if the employer requests, and also assistance with preparing food for the employer’s son
• Any other task which the employer may reasonably ask you to do which falls within the scope of the job as a personal assistant

Additional employment information

The successful applicant will be friendly, open-minded and non-judgemental. You must be able to give empathetic support, while respecting the employer’s independence but also able to take instruction.

Must be flexible, trustworthy and with a good sense of humour.

The employer has epilepsy and wears an epilepsy sensor-watch, which alerts her family members if she has a seizure. If a seizure does occur, then you will need to care for the baby in the time that it takes for the family to arrive. If this happens near the end of your shift you will need to stay on until help comes, to ensure the safety of the baby. You will be paid for the additional time accordingly.

Administration of medication may be required if the employer does have a seizure. Full training will be given.

Previous experience of working with and knowledge of epilepsy is preferred and beneficial.

An enhanced DBS check will be required to be completed and seen before you can commence work with the employer. The cost of which is borne by the employer.

The employer has a domestic cat (no pet care involved).

You will be directly employed by the person (or their representative) that you will be assisting. The council is not the employer.

Sponsorship cannot be provided by individual employers. Your right to work in the UK must be confirmed already.