At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a lovely gentleman in accessing community activities and maintaining emotional wellbeing.
- Company: A caring environment focused on enhancing quality of life.
- Benefits: £14.00 per hour, flexible hours, paid annual leave, and mileage reimbursement.
- Other info: Flexible 2.5 hours per week, ideal for students looking for rewarding part-time work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying meaningful conversations and activities.
- Qualifications: Kind, patient, and reliable; experience with Parkinson’s is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
Vacancy Information
A lovely gentleman living at home near Stow requires a PA to provide structured, meaningful support that focuses on accessing community groups, increasing activity levels and maintaining emotional wellbeing.
This will also allow his caring wife a break.
2.5 hours per week, ideally to support accessing the community, go for walks then have coffee and cake.
Throughout this support the PA should encourage this client to engage in conversation and interact to maintain mood and ability to initiate conversation.
Due to location being a driver is essential for this role.
- Terms
- Hours per week – 2.5 hours (flexible)
- Preferably on a Friday though days and times can be discussed
- Mileage up to 45p per mile
- Paid annual leave of 5.6 weeks pro rata
- Probationary period of 6 months
- Post subject to references and PVG membership
- Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- To support client to ensure their safety and wellbeing
- Engage the client in meaningful conversation
- Increase client’s activity levels
- To develop a meaningful relationship with the client and his family
- Personal Attributes
- Kind and caring to the client’s needs
- Patient and cheerful
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Ability to work sensitively in a home setting respecting the clients’ right to privacy and always maintain professional standards of confidentiality.
Skills and Experience
- Experience is not essential for a candidate with the right personal attributes, but they should be able to show some suitability for the role.
Some knowledge and experience of working with Parkinson’s would be advantageous.
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Personal Assistant – Stow – 3150 employer: Encompass
Encompass in Lauder is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community, offering a supportive work environment for Personal Care Assistants. With flexible hours and competitive pay, we foster a culture of kindness and respect, ensuring our employees can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those they care for. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and encourages a fulfilling career in home care.
