PA jobs
These are the Personal Assistant vacancies available at the moment.
To apply for a vacancy please download a job application form below and return it to contact@improvinglives.co.uk.
Please remember to include the job reference number.
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Job Ref 00020
The employer is the mother of a 12-year-old boy -F - who has ASD.
Mum describes F as a happy inquisitive boy who has an abundance of energy, he enjoys all physical activities and travelling on public transport, although like most young folk of his age, he can get bored or stressed waiting for transport.
F is non-verbal however when comfortable with adults, he can make his likes and dislikes known.
Some personal care may be required although this is dependent on the situation.
The role of the PA will be to facilitate and spend time with the child going to local parks, play centres and places of interest. The child enjoys walking and being outdoors. The ASD will be fully explained by the Employer.
The hours of work are 16 hours per week and are after school hours and weekends as well as during term time holidays.
The hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the employer.
Rate of pay:- £12.00 per hour.
It is preferable that the PA has a full driving licence with their own transport however this is not essential as public transport is accessible and local.
Essential –
Must be comfortable or have knowledge of working with children and young people with an ASD diagnosis.
Additional information: - A PVG is essential for this role, support can be given to apply for this.
Apply for this role to: - www.improvinglives.co.uk
Please note that Improving Lives is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. The successful applicant will be an employee of the direct payment recipient and not Improving Lives
job ref 00021
Job Description and Personal Specification
PLACE OF WORK
Balloch
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours (one day a week) Client is flexible about day of the week
RATE OF PAY
£15 per hour
CLIENT INFORMATION
The client is a lady in her 70’s residing in the Balloch area. She has various medical issues and is registered blind.
She requires prompting with medication
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CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
Seeking Female only applicants and someone who is comfortable with guide dogs
PA must be a non-smoker and does not vape.
The successful applicant will require to apply for a PVG
Will be required to carry out the following duties :
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Prompt with medication
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Prepare light snacks
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Light housework
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Please note that Improving Lives is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. The successful applicant will be an employee of the direct payment recipient and not Improving Lives.
job ref 0002
Hours of work – 12 hours
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Rate of pay:- £12.00 per hour.
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Hours to be worked are flexible over Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. The hours will be arranged between the employer and the PA.
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The client is a gentleman in his 60's, residing within the West Dunbartonshire area and living with a diagnosis of dementia.
The gentleman enjoys walking, going to the gym and going to local and further afield cafes, he is is outgoing and sociable. He is looking for a PA to help him get out and about.
A Male PA with driving licence is required and there is flexibility between using the gentleman’s own car and/or the successful candidate’s car.
It is important that the successful candidate has good listening skills, is willing to learn and has experience of supporting people with dementia.
The candidate must be able to respond flexibly to the client’s needs.
This post may include a small amount of personal care on occasion.
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A PVG will be required.
Apply to: -contact@improvinglives.co.uk
job ref 00023
Hours of work – 16- 20 hours over 5 days and during school holidays.
The hours can be flexible and negotiated with the employer.
Rate of pay:- £12.00 per hour.
Required – The PA is preferably a driver with own vehicle, although public transport is accessible and local.
It is important that the PA candidate is physically active and enjoy outside activities.
Essential – The PA must have an understanding of supporting ASD needs. The client is a 12 year old boy who his mum describes as a happy wee boy who is very sociable, he enjoys meeting people and playing, he enjoys time out walking, playing, attending local parks and further afield activities and venues. The child has a diagnosis of Autism and is non-verbal, he has temporal lobe damage
and can experience focal seizures. This will be explained fully by the Employer.
Additional information:- A PVG is essential or can be applied for.
Apply using the application form at the top of this page.
Please note that Improving Lives is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. The successful applicant will be an employee of the direct payment recipient and not Improving Lives
job ref 00024
PLACE OF WORK Dumbarton
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HOURS OF WORK Mon, Wed and Fri 7-9pm every alternate week and 3 hrs at weekend(Flexible at weekend)
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RATE OF PAY £20.00 per hour
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CLIENT INFORMATION 90 year old lady, Bed Bound Mental Health issues, Non-Verbal
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS Female only PA-Would suit a retired senior health care assistant or nurse with experience in care of the older person or palliative care Assistance with personal care Assistance with Feeding
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Please note that Improving Lives is advertising this post on behalf of an individual employer. The successful applicant will be an employee of the direct payment recipient and not Improving Lives..