PA required in Downham Market to assist a lady for up to 8 hrs p/w @ £12.38 p/h - Downham Market - PE38

Job Purpose:
I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with various day-to-day tasks. Due to my mobility challenges I struggle with completing household tasks such as making my bed, doing laundry, gardening and meal preparation. I also need help with walking my child to school safely. On occasion I will need support with hospital appointments.

I have a diagnosis of ADHD and learning difficulties, which means I will need some support around taking my medication, reading mail and completing paperwork. I also suffer with lack of confidence to socialise so would like some support around this which would help me to create new relationships, so I do not feel isolated. We could be going out into the community and for a coffee for example.

Location: Downham Market, PE38

Details:
Domestic duties.
Meal preparation.
Support when out and about.
Support with school run.
Support with attending medical appointments.
Administrative support.

Person specification
Essential:
Understanding of ADHD and learning difficulties.
Friendly and patient.
Flexible and professional.
Empathetic and understanding.
Likes animals, especially dogs and cats.

Desirable:
Experience with supporting someone with ADHD and learning difficulties.

Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.38 per hour.
· Hours and times of work: 6-8 hours per week, arranged flexibly ahead of time.
· 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.
· This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, Manual Handling of Objects and Medication Practice.

Post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.