Carer/Personal Assistant

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 18 November 2021
Salary: £10.20 to £10.20 per hour
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 06 December 2021
Location: University Of Keele, Keele
Company: The Rowan Organisation
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: JH/YS/SCC2

Summary
Job Reference: JH/YS/SCC2

Job Title: Carer / PA

Responsible to: Directly accountable to and taking direction from the employer

Hours: Flexible up to 36 (can be split between employees)

Work Pattern: 1hr Morning, 2hr Evening, other times flexible

Hourly Rate of Pay: £10.20

Based at: Keele University, Keele, ST5 5DZ

Job Purpose

I need a personal assistant to assist my in all areas of my personal, domestic and social life, both at university and in the community. Your role as my PA is to enable me to lead an active, individual and independent life whilst away at university.

Main duties

Minimal personal care (I.e washing/styling hair)
Assist with food shops
Assist with walking assistance dog
Food prep
Laundry (on-site)
Light cleaning (hoovering, wipe down surfaces etc)
Accompany to sports sessions (Archery, Dressage, Wheelchair Basketball etc)
Assist with preparation of medication
Assist with getting around campus
Accompany to social events, hospital appointments and meetings

To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Personal Specification

Flexible in the hours and times that you can work.
Be patient and supportive.
Be friendly and outgoing.
Be honest, reliable and trustworthy.
Be respectful of the employer's dignity, at all times.
Understand the need for privacy and confidentiality.
You should have a thorough understanding of personal safety.
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
A willingness to undergo any training highlighted by the employer.
You should have some knowledge and understanding of allergies.
You should have some knowledge and understanding of invisible disabilities.
Essential - Must not smoke or use vapes of any kind
Essential - Must like dogs (Labrador Retriever)
Desirable - Full driving licence (automatic vehicle)

Special Conditions

This post is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check at the Employers request prior to commencing employment. This is confidential and at no cost to yourself.

The offer will be made subject to satisfactory references.

The post carries a 3 probationary period that is reviewed monthly.

This job is permanent during university semester dates only up until 2025. See working dates below for this academic year. Outside of these dates assistance will still be required but location will be in Stafford (Postcode ST17) so therefore optional to employee.

01/11/21 - 19/12/21
09/01/21 - 09/04/21
01/05/21 - 10/06/21

Disclaimer
The Rowan Organisation is acting on behalf of a third party and will not be your employer, nor responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.