A lady seeking a P/T PA to support with food prep & housework, NR15 4 hr/pw @ £12.50 p/h - NORW[...]

UKCIL Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

A lady seeking a P/T PA to support with food prep & housework, NR15 4 hr/pw @ £12.50 p/h - NORWICH - NR15

Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose of the job and what tasks are involved. It is important and advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post. I look forward to hearing from you. Once we have been in touch and swapped phone numbers, I would be grateful if you would keep in touch by phone rather than email, please as I cannot get online every day.

Job Purpose:
I am looking for a PA/Carer to provide regular support and cover for PAs annual leave and sickness if possible. Paid training/induction will be provided by my present carer. Please check the location before applying. If using public transport, the bus stop is about 5 minutes away from my home.

Location: NR15, Saxlingham Thorpe

Details:
I am looking for somebody who is non-judgmental and who would 'take me as you find me' please.

I enjoy my garden and watching birds outside. Due to limited energy, I do not manage to go out very often.

I am on a high protein diet, so I eat meat etc. Due to having a low immune system the advice is to avoid infections, so therefore hygiene is most important.

Domestic tasks:

1. Meal preparation to stock up freezer with main meals/lunches etc.
2. Vacuuming/dusting of house, hygiene clean of kitchen and bathroom areas, mopping of floors, changing of bed linen and some assistance with hanging out washing, occasional ironing needed.
3. Weekly food shopping. Sometimes buying groceries from a specialist health food shop in Norwich city centre.

Additional Support:
Help me with a small amount of computer tasks, i.e. emails and online shopping, by typing and using a mouse for me. Help with paperwork: e.g. filling in forms, telephone calls for advocacy support etc. Maybe helping to choose some clothes for me from charity shops, car boot sales or jumble sales, with information from me beforehand!

I also need an occasional lift to enable me to visit a friend near Dereham.

Person specification:
Essential:

1. Reliable, caring, and flexible PA required with a willingness to carry out a range of tasks with a commitment to work long-term.
2. Able to work on own initiative and under instruction.
3. Ability to remember detailed instructions is vital.
4. Calm.
5. Able to provide holiday and sickness cover as required.
6. Basic computer literacy an advantage.

Desirable:

1. Intuitive, organised, able to prioritise, thorough with an eye for detail, forward thinking, sense of humour.
2. Preferably a car driver with business use cover on car insurance policy.

Summary terms and conditions:

1. The rate of pay for this position is £12.50 per hour.
2. Hours and times of work: 4 per week, 2x 2-2.5 hours per week. Exact days and times will be advised in advance.
3. You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
4. The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks, it will be calculated on a pro rata basis.
5. This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, Manual Handling of Objects, First Aid and Infection Control.

This post is subject to:

1. A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
2. Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
3. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.