An older woman with physical disabilities and epilepsy, living in the Islington area, requires a Personal Assistant to support her and her carer.
Assistance required with personal care inc. Transfers, domestic support including some light meal preparation, and accompanying and assisting her socially as and when requested.
The successful applicant should have independent living experience, be motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. A preference would also be for someone who has training in epilepsy support. You should also have a good sense of humour, and be reliable with good written and oral skills. Spanish as an equal first language or second language is also desirable.
You will be required to work a total of 8 hours per week on Fridays from 08:30-16:30, but this may vary according to the person’s needs.
Work Permit and References essential to this post. This job is subject to DBS disclosure. NOT Cash in Hand.
Pay and Benefits:
Hourly rate - £9.75 gross per hour before deductions
Paid Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks per year pro rata of paid leave
If you are interested in applying for this post, please contact Direct Payments Islington QUOTING ref: AG/HM1
By e-mail at:
Direct Payments Islington
Please note: the successful applicant will be employed directly by the client, not by Islington Council.
This post is open only to female candidates under the Equalities Act 2010 (Ch.15), Schedule 9, Part 1, Para. 1.
The closing date for applications is the Sunday 22nd October 2022