Personal Assistant Carer Manchester

I am a 56-year-old lady living in the Crumpsall area of Manchester. I am looking for a personal assistant to support me with maintaining my home environment, helping with my food shopping and labelling of food, support with bills and correspondence and accessing the community. I also require support to attend work appointments and some general admin.

I am registered fully blind so have no sight at all, I have a guide dog who supports me whilst I am out so someone who is comfortable with dogs is desirable.

The role is for 16 Hours per week and the hours are flexible, the days of work will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday and times can be discussed with the ideal candidate. I would ideally like a female personal assistant however this is not a requirement of the role.

Rate of pay is £12.41 per hour and the role includes 5.6 weeks of paid holiday per year

GENERAL DUTIES

• Support to maintain home environment
• Support with shopping and labelling of food
• Support with work appointments and administration
• Support with correspondence and bills
• Support to go out to events/activities
• Support with work appointments and light administrative tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Reliable and trustworthy
• Friendly
• Outgoing individual
• Good communication skills
• Maintain confidentiality
• Qualification in care/health and social desirable but not essential
• Previous experience in caring/personal assistant desirable but not essential
• Flexible
• Comfortable with dogs

EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

13-week Trial period
DBS check (Disclosure barring service) cost met by the employer