Job description
Live-in PA / Carer / Support worker / Driver / Personal Care – Trowbridge
AskJules are agents for disabled adults who choose to employ Personal Assistants to provide their care and support.
Job Title - Personal Assistant
Our client has a vacancy for 2 Personal Assistants to provide her Health, Social and Personal Care at home in Trowbridge.
Hours: Live-in (5days on/off)
Pay: £230 per day (£1,150 per 5-day shift)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Trowbridge – BA14
Free accommodation when on shift
5.6 weeks’ holiday pro rata
About Our Client
Our client is looking to recruit a team of Personal Assistants to support her at home.
She has a diagnosis of Cerebral palsy, scoliosis and epilepsy which is managed with medication.
Prior care experience is not required, all training will be provided but some experience is preferred.
As written by Her…
“I am a very outgoing person. I enjoy meeting new people, Love music and enjoy going to concerts. I have seen Toyah Willcox, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, George Michael I saw twice! Bon Jovi, Craig David I saw twice!! Robbie Williams with Olly Murrs & Ed Sheeran twice. The next concert I have tickets for is Cold Play. Any PA working with me goes for free!! So, you can expect to be busy attending social events with me!!
I love a bit of retail therapy!! I like to visit Bath, Bristol, Swindon and any new places I haven’t been!
I also have 2 dog’s and an African Grey called Jacko!!”
About You
You are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care therefore full training in his particular needs is provided.
What I need from my team
·Good communication skills.
·To respect confidentiality and privacy and be sensitive to my needs.
·To understand that dignity and independence are important.
·Able to accept responsibility.
·Be willing to learn and have the ability to work on your own initiative.
·To be flexible in attitude to cover, if necessary, should any emergencies arise – For example - Carers having accidents, illness etc.
·You will have to fit in with the rest of my caring team.
·Hold a full UK driving licence
·Have had 2x Covid-19 Vaccination plus Booster.
·A love for animals!!
You will be employed directly by our client who is supported by AskJules.
If you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.
AskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Live-in PA / Carer / Support worker / Driver / Personal Care – Trowbridge
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £230.00 per day
Physical setting:
- Live-in
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wiltshire, BA14 8NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: MS/CG/MD/080223IND