Personal Support Assistant
- Suffolk Independent Living - Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 8SD
- £12.50 - £14.50 per hour
- Up to 10 hours with more hours available
- 6 months (probationary period)
- Reference: 0768
- Required as soon as possible
A little about me
Hi! I am looking for a flexible, caring, up for almost anything Support Worker. A person who can fit into my extended family of P.S.As (and my genetic family) and continue my ongoing independence. I am a busy mum of two and I work hard so I need someone who can keep up but then also be around to do the boring waiting bit; happy to support me as a mother and my amazing young primary school-aged children. I need support with daily living: shopping, appointments, housework, visiting friends, some childcare support and evening bedtime support.
A bit about me! I am a busy mum and working 4 days a week in education as a BSL communicator and professional artist living in central Stowmarket. I have a partner and two young children and generally, I have a very positive, independent outlook however I need support around the house, going out and evening bedtime routine. I also need to be told to stop and have a rest!
I use a power wheelchair and I am tetraplegic, I need support with moving transfers from the wheelchair to bed, floor, sofa and car, I need more guidance than actual lifting. (I do not require any personal care, but I need help un-dressing).
When traveling in your car I use my manual chair that I need to be pushed in, it is lightweight and fits in most 5-door cars.
This is a very varied supporting role, I love to involve my children in Art, local events, being outside, exploring new places. I need you to have some flexibility with working hours (evenings and weekends term time and some daytime in school holidays). I am also looking for someone that can be flexible to cover other PSAs holiday or activities further afield. Please don`t let it put you off applying
You need to be a car owner and driver and someone who is happy to travel to multiple locations. Mileage expenses are paid at 45p per mile.
Person Specification:
(refer to this when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria:
Female required due to personal care *Schedule 9, P1 of the Equality Act 2010 applies
- Access to own vehicle suitable to accommodate my small non-folding wheelchair and two car seats (a small/standard-size family car should be fine)
- Enjoys working with young children
- Willing to learn and blend
- Punctual and well-organised
- Professional and patient approach
- Willing to `step back` and facilitate independence
- Confident and safe driver, who is happy driving for longer distances
- Able to support me during term times and school holidays
- Flexible approach to working times with the ability of other provider cover for my other PSA`s one Vice Versa
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to assist with light transfers
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in care/ support/Personal Assistant work
- Experience with younger children
- Experience with a power and manual wheelchair and handling
- First aid qualifications or experience with seizures would be benefit to us all
- Knowledge of PEG and bolus feeding
- Knowledge of administrative medication
- Knowledge of seizures
- Doesn`t transport pets in the car (due to my allergies)
- Non-smoker/vaper
- Enjoys a fit and healthy lifestyle
Main Duties:
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
- Physically supporting me (e.g. lifting my wheelchair into a car, pushing me in my wheelchair, carrying or lifting bags, or similar when necessary)
- Supporting me with my children e.g. car seats and ensuring they are safely trapped in
- Keeping me and the children safe during a seizure (training provided)
- PEG feeding, bolus medication (training provided)
- Assisting me when out and about as well as “Mum jobs clos", my appointments
- Helping me to visit friends and family
- Support around the home (e.g. light housework and evening support with medication and getting into bed)
- Food prep alongside me
- Refilling medication and PEG feed and equipment
- Occasional day trips - more often in the school summer holidays.
Terms and Conditions:
Hours of work:
- Up to 10 hours with more hours available.
Time of work:
- Varying times by prior arrangement, to include mornings, daytime and evenings.
- Days of the week of work:
- To be negotiated (up to 10 days in advance).
Flexibility of hours:
You will always know your rota approx. 10 days ahead of schedule and I will also try to take into account any appointments you may have.
There will also be occasional hours to cover the sickness and annual leave of my other Personal Assistants.
Expenses:
You will be reimbursed for any expenses incurred as part of the role. You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile (not including travel to/from work).
Annual leave:
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work that would normally be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
Background Checks:
A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly Criminal Records Bureau) check is required for this position which I will organise.
You will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character referees if you have not been employed. I will only contact these if you are offered the position.
Trial Period:
This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
About us:
Suffolk Independent Living was established in 2007 and is run as a service by the Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People. We provide services to people considering or already receiving Direct Payments or those who need support to live independently and choose to employ their staff to assist with this aim.
To find out more:
For an informal discussion only, please contact us on 01473 603876.
How to apply:
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form, quoting the job reference number 4933 and return it to SIL.
Completed applications should be made via: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1 and returned to: [email protected], or by post to: SIL, Unit 9, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich IP2 8SD
Closing date: 27 August 2024.
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