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PA with BSL3 for Deafblind man in Dereham, Flexible 6+ hours/week @ £20 per hour

Direct Payments Employment Services Team

, NR1 2UA


Job Description

Job description
Listed below are details of the purpose and general tasks of the job to provide some insight of what is involved. It is advisable to refer to this when submitting your application for the post.

Job Purpose
To provide domestic and social support for deafblind man

Location: Dereham, NR20

Details
I am seeking a personal assistant to provide a minimum of 6 hours per week with more hours available on negotiation. BSL level 3 to assist with communication and knowledge of guiding would be useful. The role will include providing some domestic support, encouraging and enabling me to maintain a clean and tidy home and prepare meals, but most importantly to enable me to enjoy everyday activities such as shopping, lunch out, museums and going to the pub. I like to be able to chose my own food and clothing and my PA would assist me to make choices and ensure I am dressed appropriately.

Person specification:
· Competency in BSL level 3
· Well organised and reliable
· Driver, own car with appropriate class of insurance

Summary terms and conditions
· The rate of pay for this position is £20.00 per hour
· Hours and times of work 6 hours per week on a flexible basis. Details to be discussed at interview. May include some evening and weekend.
· 5.6 weeks per year pro-rata paid leave, inclusive of bank holidays

The post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months



Salary

£20.00 per hour


Hours

6+ hours per week


How to apply

To apply for this position please email dpssrecruitment@norfolk.gov.uk