Personal Assistant Required – Perth
Location: Perth Area
Salary/Hourly Rate: £15.00 per hour rising after completion of probationary period. Sleepover rate £82.00 per night.
Contract: Permanent
Private employer looking to recruit female Personal Care Assistants to support a fun easy going young lady with Cerebral Palsy living in the Perth Area. We are looking to add to our dedicated care team to enhance the already pleasant, fun and friendly team.
Full time and part time positions are available. Candidates must be warm and friendly, have a good sense of humour and be flexible in their approach to work. We are looking for candidates who like dogs, don’t mind doing a bit of everything and having a laugh whilst you do it. Should have a patient and caring nature.
A driving license is also essential
Help is needed in facilitating all aspects of personal care, moving and handling, administering medication, cooking, shopping and other household tasks as well as a number of therapies. You will also be supporting the young lady with appointments, social events and help to keep her independence both in the home and in the community. The young lady also uses a communication device as well as a computer so the candidate will be required to support the young lady with this. Above all though, the young lady is looking to spend time sharing interests and activities with the successful candidates and enjoy whatever the day brings.
Experience in working with someone with Cerebral Palsy is desirable but not essential. Comprehensive training will be provided to assist the candidates in meeting all the young lady’s needs.
Various shifts are available covering weekdays and weekends. There may also be the opportunity to cover additional sleepover shifts and to travel with the young lady on holiday. It is also desirable that the candidate has the flexibility to work additional hours on occasions. The candidate must be a member of the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) scheme or willing to join the scheme.
To apply please email staffemailwh@gmail.com with CV and covering letter. Please ensure that you provide contact details for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.