Y/01 FT Personal Assistant (Female) in York YO24
The job:
Full-time female personal assistant to support and assist a sociable, friendly young woman with good communication skills who lives in her family home. The young woman enjoys and participates in weekly work, leisure and social activities. The young woman, the employer, is a permanent wheelchair user with mild Epilepsy and has a small established team of PAs who provide 2:1 support with her physical, health, postural and care needs. Tasks include:
Moving and Handling
Personal Care inc. Stoma care
Administering medication
Social support
Support and assistance in Hydrotherapy Pool (2:1 weekly session)
Support to use technology e.g. IPad/IPhone
The Right Person:
Experience and skills essential for this role include good communication and listening skills, reliability, punctuality, trustworthiness, friendliness, and a can-do positive attitude. Good communication skills are essential: to speak English to a high standard, have good penmanship and the ability to write clear and concise care notes and reports.
Moving and Handling experience and the ability to carry out moving and handling duties throughout the day is required. A minimum of 12 months' PA/support worker experience.
As there is the use of a wheelchair accessible vehicle, a driver is required.
Non-smoker/non-vaper.
The Hours:
30-37 hours per week
Shifts are varied, flexible, worked on a rota, full or half days across Monday to Sunday. Days and times are to be arranged with the employer.
Shifts required are days, afternoons, evenings and alternate weekends.
The Rate of Pay and Benefits:
£15.00 per hour.
Time and a half paid when working on a Bank Holiday.
5.6 weeks (pro-rata) paid holidays per year.
The post is subject to a DBS Check and satisfactory references. The cost of the DBS check will be met by the Employer.
Contact Salvere on 01772 970999, option 1, for more information.
Location: YO24 York | Organisation: Salvere CIC
Salary: £15.00 per hour. | Job type: Part time | Hours: 30-37 hours per week
Benefits:
Closing date: 31-12-2026
How to apply:
Web link: Click here
Reference: Y/01
Category:
Social Care