Caring and reliable PA required in Ireland Wood-LS16, 10 hours pw £12.60 in Leeds

Caring and reliable PA required in Ireland Wood-LS16, 10 hours pw @£12.60

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Job Title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Location: Ireland Wood, Leeds

Hours: 10 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 4pm–6pm

Rate of Pay: £12.60 per hour

Job Purpose

To assist with a variety of tasks that enable the employer to live their personal, social, and home life according to their wishes, interests, and needs. Support will help maintain independence, safety, and wellbeing.

About the Employer

Charlotte Walker is a 35-year-old single mother with a dog and cats. She enjoys music and spending time with loved ones. She has Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), which can cause paralysis, stroke-like episodes, seizures, cognitive difficulties, and fluctuating mobility. She also has complex mental health conditions that interact with her neurological symptoms. She uses mobility aids such as a bath lift, walking aid, grab sticks, and a perching stool.

Main Duties

• Assistance with meal times, including preparing and cooking food
• Personal care, such as dressing
• Administering medication
• Supporting with exercises/physiotherapy
• Emotional and practical support during FND episodes

Home Support

• Light housework
• Laundry care
• Changing bedding/linen
• General tidying and organisation
• Grocery shopping support
• Light gardening

Social and Community Support

• Assisting with forms and phone calls
• Supporting and attending appointments
• Helping with hobbies such as dog walking

Type of Person Required

Values: Honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, respectful, supportive, adaptable, calm, positive, easy-going, good sense of humour, able to work alone, and understanding of equality and diversity.

Desirable Experience

Understanding of FND or complex mental health conditions.

Other Requirements

Female applicants only due to personal care needs.

What You Can Expect

• Regular hours (10 per week)
• Supportive working environment
• Training and guidance provided

Essential Requirements

• Driving licence
• Car with appropriate insurance
• Kind to children and animals
• Confidentiality
• Good communication skills

Preferred

• Computer literate
• Good listener/communicator
• Likes animals
• Understanding of variable conditions

Key Responsibilities

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com