PA Support for Quiet Man

Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

Job Purpose
To provide support with everyday activities to promote wellbeing
Location
North Walsham, NR28
Job Details
My middle aged son has a learning disability and I am therefore seeking a reliable and considerate PA to spend time with him on Saturdays. His PA will help to ensure that he is dressed appropriately for the weather and occasion, support him to maintain a tidy and safe home, encourage him with a healthy diet and potentially accessing the community socially. He goes to the Community Hub several days during the week where he enjoys working in the garden, which he likes to do independently. He can be very withdrawn but will communicate once he gets to know you, and he is computer literate.
Required Characteristics
•Flexible and reliable
•Shared interests
•Some knowledge of or experience with Learning Disabilities
•Basic cooking skills
•Driver with own car and appropriate class of business insurance preferred but not essential

Accessibility:
Please do not hesitate to inform me if invited to interview if you have access needs (particularly for the interview). Some examples might be: dyslexia friendly font/coloured paper, interview questions written down or even in advance (if needed as part of an access need), low background noise, clear view of faces for lip reading, a break in the middle of the interview or more time to think about questions.

Feel free to provide your pronouns as well in your application, so I can address you accurately (for example: she/her, they/them).



Summary terms and conditions
•The rate of pay for this position is £11.68 per hour
•Hours of work: 5 hours per week at flexible times to be discussed at interview
•5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays
•Free Careskills training as appropriate for role

The post is subject to the following:
•A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
•Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months