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Personal Assistant Vacancies
The following vacancies are advertised directly by the disabled person who receives support from the Direct Payment Support Service. Successful applicants will be employed directly by the disabled person who receives support from the Support Service to do this.
It is important to note that it is not Choices and Rights Disability Coalition that is the employer.
Choices and Rights Disability Coalition are acting on the employer’s behalf and cannot be held responsible for any actions arising out of your employment.
AX1384
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 4hrs per week
Vacancies: 1
Further Information:
A sporty, outgoing and dynamic Personal Assistant is required for a young man in the HU7 area of Hull.
The young man requires support to access social activities of his choice independently of the family. This support will enable him to become more independent, prevent isolation and improve his life skills and development. This role will include encouraging more social interaction and activities like accompanying him to go swimming, go to the cinema. This young man also has a passion for rugby and enjoys talking about and playing rugby.
He experiences difficulties accessing the community due to the result of an acquired brain injury. He has developed behaviours which cause him to have a limited sense of danger and risk. The PA would be expected to ensure the young man is kept safe at all times. You will to develop a good understanding of his needs and build a strong rapport with him.
Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of young disabled people in their local community. In addition they should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect. The hours of work are flexible and to be negotiated at interview.
The rate of pay is £8:91 per hour.
Applicants should quote reference number AX486.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
AX1334
RATE OF PAY: £8.91 per hour
HOURS: 10 hours per week
DAYS: Monday – Friday 2 hours 7 am – 9 am (or possibly 8am – 10 am)
VACANCIES: 1
FURTHER INFORMATION: A friendly female PA is sought to support a woman in the HU6 area of Hull with personal care and preparing breakfast.
The ideal PA will speak Dari as this woman speaks very little English, and will also have experience of preparing Halal meals. They will have a flexible approach to working and be confident in promoting and encouraging independent living, as this woman would like to remain as independent as possible. The successful PA will have excellent communication skills, patience, and be able to work with other members of the family as well as working under their own initiative. They should also have the flexibility to attend occasional appointments with the woman, or assist her to access community activities
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX1232
Location: Employers home (HU6) and local community
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: VARIOUS
Vacancies: 2
Further information
Female Personal Assistant(s) are required for a disabled lady in the HU6 area of Hull. This lady has epilepsy, learning and mobility disabilities and requires 24 hour care. The appointed Personal Assistant(s) will be part of a team of PAs and will be part of a shift system working. Potential PAs will be responsible for delivering personalised care and support in order to maintain health. “Due to the nature of this role including medical/personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1)”
Duties will include:
Assisting with Personal care such as washing, dressing, grooming.
Daily activities in the home in order to maintain a clean environment.
Supporting nutrition – Provide support as required with preparation of meals/drinks.
Provide necessary assistance/support with eating and drinking.
Providing support to assist to access areas within the community.
Providing support to assist to engage in a range of social activities within the home environment or within the community.
Maintaining a hygienic and safe environment
Assist the main carer/Employer in maintaining a clean home environment.
Ensure all reasonable practical measures are in place in order to maintain a safe environment.
Manual Handling including Assisting with positional changes within a variety of settings (with training and support).
Use of equipment and aids
Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect. The applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of a disabled person and employer and like a job that can be demanding but varied. Communication skills are important as PAs will be expected to communicate effectively with the employer and ensure any concerns / issues are communicated and discussed.
On occasions you may be required to be flexible in respect of your place of employment and work at a variety of sites to ensure that this lady’s care needs are met. For example if this lady has to relocate to another property or is admitted to hospital, care will still need to be provided and you will be expected to work anywhere within a 15 mile radius of your current workplace.
AX1098
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6 hours per week with possible additional hour’s available morning/evening/weekend
Days: Monday or Tuesday morning/Thursday morning
Vacancies: 1 or 2
Further information:
An additional Personal Assistant is required to support with the health needs of a woman in the Avenues area of the city. Due to health conditions, she experiences among other symptoms, fatigue and chronic pain. The role is varied and includes domestic tasks, preparing and cooking food and day to day admin. You will support the woman with her hobbies of very gentle gardening, swimming, yoga and meditation. You will also accompany the woman to appointments, so a car driver with their own car is preferred. The job involves some personal care. “There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*.
AX1429
Location: HU9 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 14 to 16hrs per week
Days: Flexible, to be negotiated.
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Female Personal Assistant is required to provide support to a 53 year old disabled lady, who lives in the HU9 area of Hull. This lady has various medical conditions, she manages chronic pain, joint stiffness, muscle spasms and easily becomes fatigued, as well as using a wheelchair when outdoors. This lady enjoys writing, crafting, volunteering, music, family, and is full of fun. The PA would be required to accompany this lady to access her community, and get involved in activities she chooses.
She is looking for a PA who would be able to support her with all aspects of daily living. This includes; some personal care, domestic support, such as, supporting to maintain sterile areas in the home to reduce risk of infection, and support this lady to maintain her living environment, along with meal preparation, support to attend medical appointments and support to access a range of leisure and community social activities. The PA will be required to provide cheerful, dignified support under the direction of this lady. Must have positive outlook, and good sense of humour.
A car driver with their own car that can carry a folded manual wheelchair is preferred, but by no means essential. Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature. In addition, applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect. The applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of the disabled person and like a job that can be demanding but varied, fun, and their efforts rewarded.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
CX112
Location: HU7
Rate of pay: £ 10.78 per hour
Hours: 16 per week
Days: 4.15pm – 8 pm during the week.
Some weekend work also involved, must be able to cover sickness/holidays
Vacancies: 1
Further information: Outdoor loving teenager with a wicked sense of humour requires an outgoing female Personal Assistant, who is passionate about their role, has lots of patience and also has a good sense of humour. She enjoys music, YouTube and games.The young woman has multiple diagnoses and requires constant attention. She is a wheelchair user, has subtle absences, and has a dual dejunostony and gastrostomy to provide addition nutrition. When she is unwell, she needs oxygen, for which training can be given. Your weekday role will be to give the young woman her tea, and support her with her chosen activity. You will then support her with bathing, for which she uses a hoist, and taking her medication. At the weekend, activities may include going for a walk or, when facilities re-open, going ten pin bowling or swimming.
Previous experience is preferred but training can be given.
Car driver preferred and non-smoker preferred
Important Information :(1) There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
CX594
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8:91 per hour
Hours: 7 hrs a week
Days: After schools and weekends
Vacancies:1
Further information: A vibrant PA with a passion for working with young people is required to support a family with 2 children in the HU7 area of Hull. The children’s interests include Anime, Manga, YouTube and Gaming as well as arts and crafts and puzzles and require support and interaction on a regular basis to support family life. The ideal PA will have a passion for working with children and young people. They will be able to fit in with a family routine and work within the context of family life. An understanding or experience of working with children and young people with autism and ADHD although this is not essential but would be advantage. Flexibility is an essential part of this role and this will be discussed further at interview. The successful PA will have a strongly developed of social justice and support the inclusion of disabled people in accessing their local community. They will also encourage and support independent living.
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CX565
Location: Bransholme
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 4 (More possibly available)
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A Personal Assistant is required for 4 hours a week to befriend a 15-year-old young man who lives in the Bransholme area. The young man has Asperger’s and anxiety, but can be quite outgoing when he knows and trusts people. He is particularly interested in gaming and IT, also space and science and it would be an advantage if someone is interested in these areas. It is likely that the hours can be increased if the relationship between the PA and the young man works well.
It is important that the successful PA listens to the young man, giving him attention and being sensitive to his needs. He does not like being put under pressure to do things, but once trust is established, he is more willing to consider other things. The family have a pet Husky and the young man likes to walk the dog, so a dog lover would be another advantage.
Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community. In addition, they should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect.
CX496
Location: HU4 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: up to 6hrs a week to be negotiated with employer
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A Male Personal Assistant is required for a 14old young man with autism in the HU4 area of Hull. He has a wicked sense of humour and is fun to be around. He enjoys cinema, climbing, the beach and arcades. He is very energetic and likes to be active, but also enjoys the library and museums. He loves science and learning facts. He is vulnerable when out in the community and needs adult supervision including accompanying into Gents’ toilets where he needs support and supervision with toileting. The Personal Assistant must be able to interact well with others providing encouragement for the young person to develop their own skills and independence. Your role will be to support him with engaging in social activities within the local area and improving his life skills and development.
You will be very aware that this young boy has no health and safety awareness, particularly whilst crossing the road and you must ensure his health and safety is of paramount importance at all times. Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of young disabled people in their local community. In addition they should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect. The hours of work are flexible and to be negotiated at interview. The rate of pay is £8.91 per hour.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for a MALE worker, and therefore only applications from MALES will be considered*.
AX910
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8:91 per hour
Hours: 40 hrs a week
Days: Monday – Friday
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A friendly, confident and patient PA is required to support a young man with Autism in the HU7 area of Hull. The role of the PA will involve supporting the man to access education by accompanying him to college and other social outings into the community so a car driver is preferred. It will also include some light general housework and food preparation. The ideal PA will be friendly, kind and confident, they will have a strongly developed of social justice and support the inclusion of disabled people in accessing their local community. They will also encourage and support independent living
CX565
Location: Bransholme
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 4 (More possibly available)
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A Personal Assistant is required for 4 hours a week to befriend a 15-year-old young man who lives in the Bransholme area. The young man has Asperger’s and anxiety, but can be quite outgoing when he knows and trusts people. He is particularly interested in gaming and IT, also space and science and it would be an advantage if someone is interested in these areas. It is likely that the hours can be increased if the relationship between the PA and the young man works well.
It is important that the successful PA listens to the young man, giving him attention and being sensitive to his needs. He does not like being put under pressure to do things, but once trust is established, he is more willing to consider other things. The family have a pet Husky and the young man likes to walk the dog, so a dog lover would be another advantage.
Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community. In addition, they should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
AX1789
Location: East area of Hull
Rate of pay : £8.91 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
Days: Monday-Friday 7am-9am
Vacancies : 1
Further information: A female Personal Assistant is required to support a 46-year-old lady in the East Hull area of the city. This lady has multiple health conditions including sarcoidosis affecting her hands and feet. It is important for this lady to remain as independent as possible.
Support is required to help maintain a habitable and presentable home, domestic duties including emptying and refilling laundry will be required. The main role of the PA will be to support this lady to get up in morning and ready for the day. You will assist with medication organising and administering. Due to poor mobility and levels of pain support will be required with personal care including supported showering and dressing and providing support in accessing a healthy and sufficient breakfast. You will be required to undertake personal care tasks and have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. Applicants should be good at communicating, able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect and committed to confidentiality. Additional hours available to cover other PAs holidays.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX1201
Location: HU3 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 5hrs per week
Days: Varies to be negotiated with Mum
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant is required to support a gentleman in his twenties from the HU3 area of Hull. The PA will be required to take him out into the community at times to be arranged with his mother. This young man is very sociable and friendly, he has an infectious smile and it’s hard not to get excited when he is. He is a fan of a wide range of music from Classical to modern popular music and loves his i-pod. This young man has a learning difficulty, has no sense of danger and little awareness of how to keep himself safe so the PA will need to keep him safe. Routine is very important to this gentleman, noise makes him very anxious and he will try to avoid situations where he anticipates excess noise will occur. The PA will need to ensure he has his ear defenders with him and uses them as appropriate.
The successful applicant will be employed subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
The successful applicant will be active, positive, confident and extremely supportive. Your main focus will be to support him to engage with social activities, visits and attending appointments. You will be required to have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. Applicants should quote reference AX1201.
Important Information: “Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
AX916
Location: HU3 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8:91 per hour
Hours: 10 per week
Days: Tuesday – Saturday with some weekend work to be discussed at interview
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A friendly female PA is needed to support a disabled woman in the HU3 are of Hull. The ideal PA will be happy to support with the following duties: Personal care is the main duty in this role, assistance with washing, dressing, other aspects personal care. You will also support with medication, some food preparation and in the future, some support with social outings like going to the cinema or trips to the town centre. The successful applicant will be active, positive, confident and extremely supportive. You will promote independent living and life skills and also support this woman to have access to the community. You will have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the inclusion of disable people in their local community. Further information will be discussed at the interview.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
CX261
Location: HU8 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 4 hours per week
Days: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Female PA is required to provide support to a disabled teenager who resides in Longhill area of the city. The young woman enjoys bowling and going to the cinema. She has limited verbal communication but can let you know what she wants to do by answering yes or no. She does respond well to 1:1 support although she can be very shy with people who she does not know well. The appointed PA would be responsible for supporting this young woman in the community and accessing social and leisure opportunities, and therefore someone who enjoys the aforementioned activities, who can provide her with clear boundaries and guidance, whilst being sympathetic to her disability would be an ideal applicant. The appointed PA will ideally be enthusiastic, intelligent and creative and able to support her to maximize her independence. Experience of supporting young people who are autistic would be an advantage. The PA will be required to assist with some aspects of personal care. Own transport preferred but not essential
The PA will be required for four hours per week, which will usually be on a Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.
She has ADHD, has been diagnosed as Autistic and occasionally displays some behavioural problems, but is otherwise in good physical health.
Applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, like a job that can be demanding but varied, and have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled young people in their local communities. Applicants should also be honest and trustworthy, have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm, be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX307
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £9.44 p/h
Hours:18 per week
Days: Weekday and weekend work required to be discussed at interview
Vacancies: 1
Further information: I’m a full-time wheelchair user due to SCI. I’m looking for female P.A/Carer who is reliable and trustworthy to help with all aspects of daily living including Personal care, household duties, accessing the community and appointments. You will need to be flexible and available at short notice also able to cover holidays and sickness (Inc Christmas). A car driver with own vehicle is preferred but not essential. I would like a PA who can come on holiday to support me but this will be negotiated and discussed at interview.
DBS needed.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (schedule 9, Part 1).
CX225
Location: HU4
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 6-8 per week
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A personal assistant is required to support a young man in the HU4 area of the City.
The PA will be required to support the young man to develop independence and social skills. He enjoys activities such as football and going to the gym. He supports Watford FC and is very active in regards to playing football. He trains most nights for various teams, so an interest in football would be a definite advantage. Long term his mother would like the PA to support him to attend a local group or club to allow him to have the opportunity to be with his peers.
The young man will also require support preparing drinks and snacks.
Knowledge of epilepsy care would be useful and awareness of issues around nut allergies, but training can be provided.
Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled young people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
The applicants must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of the young man’s mother and like a job that can be demanding but varied.
Some weekend work may be required and PA’s must be flexible and able to stay later in an emergency.
A car driver would be preferred, but this is not essential.
AX1816
Location: Sutton Road area
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 7
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A Personal Assistant is required for 7 hours a week to act as a companion and facilitator for a 79 year old gentlemen who has Alzheimer’s who lives in the Sutton Road area. The 7 hours are required for 3 hours on one day (day to be agreed) to take him out to the pub and to give his wife a break. The other 4 hours and to be used to encourage him to eat, drink and to change his clothes as required. These four hours will be 2 half hours per day over 4 days (Tue, Wed, Thurs and Fri). He is a chatty man and likes football and rugby and the PA will also act as a companion for him during this time.
Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community. In addition they should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX605
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support a 6 year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. The PA will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instruction from mum.
He loves to go to the park, he likes to go on the swings and slide. He likes to go outside for walk when he is overwhelmed. He loves nursery rhymes with action. He also wants a tight hug when he is stressed or upset. He will need support to go to the toilet; he does not acknowledge the feelings that indicate he needs to go to the toilet, so he needs to be taken to the toilet frequently so he does not have accidents around the house or outdoors.
The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this boy’s needs and training or experience of supporting young people with Autism would be beneficial. He can sometimes display challenging behaviour and needs guidance to ensure his behaviours are appropriate. The boy’s mother will guide and instruct the PA how to respond to any challenging behaviour.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people.
The successful applicant will be prepared to have a DBS check.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX605
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support a 6 year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. The PA will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instruction from mum. He loves to go to the park, he likes to go on the swings and slide. He likes to go outside for walk when he is overwhelmed. He loves nursery rhymes with action. He also wants a tight hug when he is stressed or upset. He will need support to go to the toilet; he does not acknowledge the feelings that indicate he needs to go to the toilet, so he needs to be taken to the toilet frequently so he does not have accidents around the house or outdoors.
The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this boy’s needs and training or experience of supporting young people with Autism would be beneficial. He can sometimes display challenging behaviour and needs guidance to ensure his behaviours are appropriate. The boy’s mother will guide and instruct the PA how to respond to any challenging behaviour.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people.
The successful applicant will be prepared to have a DBS check.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX605
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support a 6 year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. The PA will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instruction from mum.
He loves to go to the park, he likes to go on the swings and slide. He likes to go outside for walk when he is overwhelmed. He loves nursery rhymes with action. He also wants a tight hug when he is stressed or upset.
He will need support to go to the toilet; he does not acknowledge the feelings that indicate he needs to go to the toilet, so he needs to be taken to the toilet frequently so he does not have accidents around the house or outdoors.
The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this boy’s needs and training or experience of supporting young people with Autism would be beneficial. He can sometimes display challenging behaviour and needs guidance to ensure his behaviours are appropriate. The boy’s mother will guide and instruct the PA how to respond to any challenging behaviour.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people.
The successful applicant will be prepared to have a DBS check.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX605
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support a 6 year old boy in the HU5 area of Hull. The PA will support mum with caring for this boy and will take instruction from mum. He loves to go to the park, he likes to go on the swings and slide. He likes to go outside for walk when he is overwhelmed. He loves nursery rhymes with action. He also wants a tight hug when he is stressed or upset.
He will need support to go to the toilet; he does not acknowledge the feelings that indicate he needs to go to the toilet, so he needs to be taken to the toilet frequently so he does not have accidents around the house or outdoors.
The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this boy’s needs and training or experience of supporting young people with Autism would be beneficial. He can sometimes display challenging behaviour and needs guidance to ensure his behaviours are appropriate. The boy’s mother will guide and instruct the PA how to respond to any challenging behaviour.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people.
The successful applicant will be prepared to have a DBS check.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
AX1318
Location: HU7 Area
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours:6 hours
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A dog loving, friendly and kind Female personal assistant is required to support a disabled man in the HU7 area of Hull. The role will include some aspects of personal care but will also entail support this man to access community activities such as swimming and attending rugby. This man has restricted mobility and uses an electronic wheelchair. He also has a dog and will require assistance with exercising and walking the dog. The ideal PA will have excellent communication skills, they will support this man in his home with all aspects of daily living, such as housekeeping, meal preparation they will also support this man with social and recreational activities as well as enabling him to develop and establish links in the local community. A current UK driving licence would be advantageous but not essential. 6 hours a week are available. Rate of pay is £8.91 per hour.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010.
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AX1800
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: Various, to be discussed at interview (Part time)
Days: various, to be discussed at interview( Part time)
Vacancies: 1 or job share is considered
A Personal Assistant is required for a 79 year old gentleman with advanced, mixed dementia in the HU5 area. He has a diagnosis of Alzheimers disease and vascular dementia His illness causes Forgetfulness, confusion and irritability, best addressed by diverting his attention. He requires safeguarding due to his vulnerability. The gentleman is also diabetic and assisted with and administered all of his medication by his daughter. The gentleman’s memory and limited cognition can also lead to frustration. The gentleman’s care provider is his daughter, therefore it is important for any PA to work alongside her with regards to her father’s needs as well as independently. These include but are not limited to all aspects of personal care, preparing basic meals, maintaining fluid intake and occupying and encouraging this gentleman with activities he enjoys. Applicants should also have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community. Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. In addition, applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
AX110
Location: West area, Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 10.5 with the possibility of extra hours to cover sickness/holiday of other PA.
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A patient, polite and kind Personal Assistant is required to assist a disabled lady in the Hessle Road area of Hull to live her life independently. This lady lives in her own home and she requires assistance with personal care tasks, exercise, meal preparation, laundry and any other relevant household activities including going to the occasional medical appointment as and when required.
Applicants should be honest, reliable, and good at communicating, tolerant and non-judgemental and able to build good relationships based on trust and respect.
10.5 hours per week required. Days of work will be: Monday to Wednesday, mornings and evenings, 1.5 hour between 6 am and 8 am and 2 hours in the evenings any time from 6 pm onwards
Some flexibility is also required to cover holidays and sickness of other PA’s.
The job involves some personal care.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*.
*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
AX1318
Location: HU7 Area
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours:16 hours
Vacancies: 1
Further Information A dog loving, friendly and kind Female personal assistant is required to support a disabled man in the HU7 area of Hull. The role will include some aspects of personal care but will also entail support this man to access community activities such as swimming and attending rugby. This man has restricted mobility and uses an electronic wheelchair. He also has a dog and will require assistance with exercising and walking the dog. The ideal PA will have excellent communication skills, they will support this man in his home with all aspects of daily living, such as housekeeping, meal preparation they will also support this man with social and recreational activities as well as enabling him to develop and establish links in the local community. A current UK driving licence would be advantageous but not essential. 16 hours a week are available.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010.
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AX089
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 7 per week
Days: Mondays / Wednesdays 8.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Fridays 8.30 am – 11.30 am
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A chatty and enthusiastic female Personal Assistant is required to support a disabled woman in using the gym. You will meet the woman and her assistance dog at the gym and assist her in accessing the gym equipment, and with showering and getting dressed after her session.
Important Information (1): There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
Important Information (2) : Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.
CX013
Location: HU6 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £11.34 per hour
Hours: To be discussed at interview as hours will vary
Days: Weekdays and weekends to be discussed at interview
Vacancies:1
Further information: Advert looking for fun energetic individual with a passion for helping children young people reach their never-ending potential. A car driver is preferred with a valid license Must like animals, swimming walking, arts crafts, music and having fun. Be very reliable this is essential so please think if this job is for you, if this is something you will be able to commit to. So, no time waster because as a family we are over stretch as it is already. Hours are varying but some of the shifts are these hours these included working every other weekend if more PA are taken on this could reduce to one weekend every 3 weeks.
3-9:30pm
8:00-3pm
9-5pm
This job is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge and look at disability differently. We have a great team working with our children already but are looking to find other Suitable people to join this team. Pay is £11:34.
No experience necessary but an open mind and a willingness to learn.
CX261
Location: HU8 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 4 hours per week
Days: Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Female PA is required to provide support to a disabled teenager who resides in Longhill area of the city. The young woman enjoys bowling and going to the cinema. She has limited verbal communication but can let you know what she wants to do by answering yes or no. She does respond well to 1:1 support although she can be very shy with people who she does not know well. The appointed PA would be responsible for supporting this young woman in the community and accessing social and leisure opportunities, and therefore someone who enjoys the aforementioned activities, who can provide her with clear boundaries and guidance, whilst being sympathetic to her disability would be an ideal applicant. The appointed PA will ideally be enthusiastic, intelligent and creative and able to support her to maximize her independence. Experience of supporting young people who are autistic would be an advantage. The PA will be required to assist with some aspects of personal care. Own transport preferred but not essential
The PA will be required for four hours per week, which will usually be on a Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.
She has ADHD, has been diagnosed as Autistic and occasionally displays some behavioural problems, but is otherwise in good physical health.
Applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, like a job that can be demanding but varied, and have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled young people in their local communities. Applicants should also be honest and trustworthy, have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm, be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX916
Location: HU3 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8:91 per hour
Hours: 10 per week
Days: Tueday – Saturday with some weekend work to be discussed at interview
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A friendly female PA is needed to support a disabled woman in the HU3 are of Hull. The ideal PA will be happy to support with the following duties: Personal care is the main duty in this role, assistance with washing, dressing, other aspects personal care. You will also support with medication, some food preparation and in the future, some support with social outings like going to the cinema or trips to the town centre. The successful applicant will be active, positive, confident and extremely supportive. You will promote independent living and life skills and also support this woman to have access to the community. You will have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the inclusion of disable people in their local community. Further information will be discussed at the interview.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
AX1201
Location: HU3 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 5hrs per week
Days: Varies to be negotiated with Mum
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant is required to support a gentleman in his twenties from the HU3 area of Hull. The PA will be required to take him out into the community at times to be arranged with his mother.This young man is very sociable and friendly, he has an infectious smile and it’s hard not to get excited when he is. He is a fan of a wide range of music from Classical to modern popular music and loves his ipod.
This young man has a learning difficulty, has no sense of danger and little awareness of how to keep himself safe so the PA will need to keep him safe. Routine is very important to this gentleman, noise makes him very anxious and he will try to avoid situations where he anticipates excess noise will occur. The PA will need to ensure he has his ear defenders with him and uses them as appropriate.
The successful applicant will be employed subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
The successful applicant will be active, positive, confident and extremely supportive. Your main focus will be to support him to engage with social activities, visits and attending appointments. You will be required to have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. Applicants should quote reference AX1201.
Important Information: “Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX521
Location: West Hull HU4 area
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 5 hours per week around 9am/10am to 2pm/3pm
Days: Preferably Saturdays (Maybe occasionally Sundays)
Vacancies: 2
Further information: Two confident Personal Assistants are required to support an energetic, very strong, Autistic, preteen boy living in West Hull. You will be working in conjunction with another PA. The boy loves going on swings at parks, he swings very vigorously and is almost acrobatic! Sometimes other things in the park interest him, other times it’s all about the swing. Food is also very important to him and lunch money will be provided for him to be taken to lunch. Your role will be to support him in these and other activities. He is non-verbal, and sometimes uses gestures to communicate. The boy uses a wheelchair when going out, for safety rather than physical reasons, and he currently also uses safety reins. He has Pica (eating of inedible things/ substances). The job DOES involve personal care.
You will be very aware that this boy has no health and safety awareness, and you must ensure his health and safety is of paramount importance at all times.
Relevant experience is desirable, however, an ability to get along with people, practical life skills and common sense are just as important. In addition, applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
He can display challenging behaviour, so you will know how to deal with his behaviour and always remain calm and collected.
At least 1 car driver with access to their own vehicle is preferable.
“Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority”.
CX551
Location: HU9 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6 hours per week
Days: Preferably weekends
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to provide support for a 15-year-old young man who lives in the HU9 area of Hull.
This young man benefits from one-to-one care and attention due to the combined effects of his disabilities which are epilepsy (absence seizures which are well managed (previously called petit-mal)), a learning disability, and anxiety. There are no personal care aspects associated with this role.
As this young man’s PA, you will provide support with accessing the local community and enable him to consistently engage in his various hobbies and activities, while encouraging him to develop his independence, as well as enhance his everyday practical skills.
This young man loves the great outdoors, and enjoys bike rides, getting out into the woods, and is quickly becoming a very keen and able fisherman. This young man also enjoys gaming – and although his attention can flip between activities rapidly – he enjoys the focus and one-on-one nature that gaming gives.
The successful applicant will therefore be someone who is pro-active, positive, confident, and extremely supportive. While the successful applicant does not need an NVQ in Healthcare, he/she will ideally have experience of recognising, and acting upon, absence seizures. The successful applicant will be employed subject to a satisfactory DBS check. It would also be appreciated if the PA had access to their own vehicle/driving license, but this is not necessarily a pre-requisite.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, be confident, and have the ability to remain calm. You will be a highly confident communicator, who enjoys building relationships with people that are based on respect and trust.
CX150
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 17 hours per week
Days: negotiable
Further information: A patient female PA is required to support a chatty young woman in her 20’s, living in the HU7 area of the City. Your role will be to support the young woman with engaging in social activities within the local area and improving her life skills and development. You will act as a companion and facilitator for various activities including swimming and going to the cinema. You will assist the young woman to get changed before and after swimming, and also be happy to go into the pool with her. The young woman is incontinent, and you will be required to assist her in the toilet. She walks but requires encouragement to do so. She uses a wheelchair for longer distances and you will need to push her in her wheelchair.
You will be very aware that this young woman has no health and safety awareness, particularly whilst crossing the road and you must ensure her health and safety is of paramount importance at all times
Applicants should have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community.
Car driver preferred
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
CX208
Location: HU9 area
Rate of Pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
Days: To be agreed.
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A personal assistant is required for a 25 year old man with autism living in the HU9 area of Hull. This young man is currently supported to attend leisure activities by his parents, with whom his has a very loving supportive relationship. To develop his independence and confidence he is looking for a personal assistant to accompany him to these social activities.
The young man requires support to access social activities such as swimming, trips to the cinema, bowling and trips to the seaside eating out and shopping. He also loves going on walks. He struggles with appropriate communication due to his great sense of humour. This support will enable him to become more independent prevent isolation and improve his life skills he has a passion for computers and gaming as well as Pokémon cards.
He is a charming young man, with a dry sense of humour. He can feel awkward in social situations, and requires a pa who has an understanding of the literal way in which people with autism view the world, and who can communicate with him accordingly.
A car driver is not essential. The rate of pay is £8.91 per hour. 10 hours per week and these will be agreed when appointed.
CX063
Location: HU12
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 37 hours per week per PA
Vacancies: 2 Positions Available 2:1
Further Information: Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you a skilled Personal Assistant with experience of supporting adults with autism and challenging behaviour? Two male Personal Assistants required to support a 17-year-old Autistic young man in the HU12 area. This young man has Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Autism (ASD) and behavioural difficulties including ADHD. The right candidates should be good communicators and be able to work alongside parents as well as alone in helping care both at home and out and about. Your role will be to support parents and this young man with his behaviour. You will be expected to communicate with parents and follow their directions. This could include, for example, assistance with various household tasks and independent living, helping with access to education, social outings and partaking in family activities. The ideal candidates would be somebody knowledgeable in autism, understanding, patient and tolerant. This young man can display at times challenging behaviour(including occasional sexual commentary) ; therefore, you must be able to cope in a high pressured and challenging environment whilst providing excellent support.
This is a 2:1 where both PAs will be required to work as a team to manage this young man’s support needs. Hours of work will be 37 hours per week with flexibility required. You may be asked to work evenings or late nights.(all will be discussed at interview)
Applicants must be flexible in their approach to work, like a job that can be demanding but varied, and have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local communities. Applicants should also be honest and trustworthy, have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm, be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect. There is a genuine occupational need for a MALE worker and therefore only applications from MALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (schedule 9. Part 1)
AX103
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 8 hours per week
Days: Wednesday – Saturday 8pm-10pm
Vacancies: 1
Further information : A PA with a positive outlook and an enabling attitude is required to join a team of PA’s supporting a woman living in the HU5 area of Hull. Your will be working with another member of the team to assist the woman in the bathroom and getting into bed You will be required to undertake personal care tasks and have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. Applicants should be good at communicating, able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect and committed to confidentiality. Car driver preferred Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX1391
Rate of pay: £8:91 per hour
Hours: 54 per week
Days: To be discussed at interview
Vacancies: 2
Further Information: A sporty and active Personal Assistant with an understanding of diabetes and traumatic brain injury is required for a 58 year old man in the HU6 area of Hull. This man is recovering from traumatic brain injury resulting from a motorbike accident. This man has many interests listening to reggae and 80s music, he has a keen interest in boxing. The ideal PA will be focused, extremely supportive, compassionate and patient. You will be able to encourage and support this man to regain his independence by promoting independent living and life skills. You will also have good organisational skills
Your main duties will include but are not limited to:
Collecting medicine from the Pharmacy and food shopping.
Monitoring his blood sugars and blood pressure on a daily basis.
Buying, preparing and providing Diabetic meals three times a day with two snacks each day
Assisting and supporting with bathing and dressing and grooming
Support to attend Doctor’s/Physio Appointments
Accompanying and assisting him throughout the day in case of any falls
Household chores ensuring the environment is kept clean, tidy and comply with Corona Virus guidelines
Encourage cognitive and communication skills by talking, activities e.g. puzzles, reading the newspaper engaging in what he has taken in from the TV
Encouraging exercises to strengthen his overall body muscle.
Experience and understanding of working with someone who is diabetic and traumatic brain injury would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.
AX1771
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 6 hours per week
Days: Tues pm – 3 hours/Weds pm – 3 hours
Vacancies: 1
Further information: An easy going, Personal Assistant is required to support a young man in his 20’s living in the HU7 area of the City.
Your role would be to support the young man to access community activities, such as shopping, bowling, going to the cinema, or going out for lunch. He uses a wheelchair, or an electric wheelchair when going out, and has a speech impairment. The young man requires assistance with eating, and does not like to be rushed, so you will need to be patient when supporting him with lunch. You will be required to undertake personal care tasks and have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. “Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the cost of which will be met by the local authority/employer.”
CX549
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay £8.91 per hour
Hours: 12 hours per month
Days: Saturdays/Sundays & to include some evenings and school holidays
Vacancies: 1
Further information A Personal Assistant with a good sense of humour is required to support a teenage boy living in the HU5 area of the City Your role will be to support him with engaging in social activities within the local area and improving his life skills and development. The boy enjoys going shopping, to the park, and to the cinema.
An understanding of autism and experience of supporting young people who are autistic would also be an advantage
Driver with own transport preferred but not essential
Non-smoker preferred
There are 12 hours per month, days and times to be negotiated at interview
AX1750
Location: HU9, Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91
Hours: 21.5
Vacancies: 1
Further Information: A Personal Assistant is required to support a disabled lady in the HU9 area of Hull.
This lady requires support with getting a well-balanced diet, help with personal care. She requires domestic support to keep her home clean, uncluttered and organised. She needs support with shopping and getting shopping back. The PA will also help her with visiting her family and being a support when attending appointments such as medical appointments. It would be preferred if the PA drives to help get her around even if this means days out to help her socialise. She needs a calm and understanding person, possibly someone who understands complex mental health issues. Someone who is patient would be needed.
Applicants must be flexible in their approach to work, like a job that can be demanding but varied, and have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local communities. Applicants should also be honest and trustworthy, have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm, be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
There are 21.5 hours per week available and this includes Tuesday and Saturday, although there is flexibility over start times and other days. Pay is at the standard rate of £8.91 per hour.
CX604
Location: HU6 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 4hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Male Personal Assistant is required to support a 17 year old man in the HU6 area of Hull. He needs support to access the local community safely and to reduce both his and his mother’s social isolation. He likes to have walks, play or watch videos on the computer and he likes to colour. He requires support with washing and dressing.
The PA will need to be patient and understanding of this young man’s needs. He can sometimes display challenging behaviour and needs guidance to ensure his behaviours are appropriate.
This young man and his mother are Italian speakers so applicants who speak both English and Italian or are learning Italian are particularly welcome.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people.
“There is a genuine occupational requirement for a MALE worker, and therefore only applications from MALES will be considered*.
*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
AX1806
Location: HU4 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 20hrs per week
Days: To be negotiated
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Female Personal Assistant is required to support a lady in the HU4 area of Hull. This lady has a number of health needs and requires support with her daily care needs. She is a very lively and chatty lady who very much values her independence, but now requires additional support to remain safe with in her home.
She requires support with dressing, personal care and meal preparation. The PA will need to ensure that the lady’s home is a clean, safe and habitable environment. The PA will be required to support this lady to maximise her independence.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. Applicants will also be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the disabled people. “There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*.
*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
C004
Location: East Hull
Rate of pay: £9.00 per hour
Hours: Part time – Hours negotiable
Vacancies: 2
Further Information: Two Health care Assistants/Personal assistant are required for a young woman in the East Hull area of the city. This young lady requires support with all aspects of her life and personal care. She lives with her parents. She uses a wheelchair at all times. She is peg fed and has epilepsy. Duties would include all aspects of personal care, bathing, dressing, hoisting, peg feeding/medications, entertaining [very important!], domestic routines such as laundry/ironing and keeping her room clean and tidy. The appointed PA will also be required to support this young lady to medical appointments and to be a companion and facilitator for enjoying a variety of pastimes and outings.
They are looking for two female PA’s to work as part of a team as this young lady needs two carers at a time due to hoisting, postural management and her complex care needs. Once fully trained you may at times be required to work alone.
Pre- COVID This young lady attended college two days a week. She loves going to the cinema, bowling, cycling at East Park, hydrotherapy sessions, and visiting cafes. She loves the outdoors if the weather is good.
Applicants must be prepared to assist with intimate personal care. They must also be able to handle the physical skills of lifting, pushing and bending. They do not have to be particularly physically strong to do this, technique is as important as physical strength.
Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect, confidentiality is paramount to this role.
The applicants must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of a disabled person and her parents, like a job that can be demanding but varied, and have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local communities. Applicants will ideally have a full UK driving licence with no endorsements but this is not essential.
Experience of Peg feeding, moving and handling, and epilepsy would be an advantage, although training can be provided to suitable applicants.
Recruitment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure and satisfactory reference.
Shifts will be varied, based on a weekly rota and extra hours may be available during holiday periods and for respite care.
Full PPE will be provided.
“There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*.
*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)
AX103
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 4.5 hours per week
Days: Monday – Wednesday 8.45pm-10.15pm
Vacancies: 1
Further information : A PA with a positive outlook and an enabling attitude is required to join a team of PAs supporting a woman living in the HU5 area of Hull. Your will be working with another member of the team to assist the woman in the bathroom and getting into bed. You will be required to undertake personal care tasks and have a flexible approach as to the work you are involved in. Applicants should be good at communicating, able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect and committed to confidentiality.
Car driver preferred
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
CX536
Location: HU5 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 3hrs per week, after school and some weekends.
Days: To be agreed with carer
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant is required to work with an 12year old boy from the HU5 area of Hull who has ADHD and dyslexia and is developmentally delayed. The PA will be required to accompany him to social activities identified by his carer, such as football, Golf and swimming. He likes to be outside and likes any outdoor activity including water sports, archery, fishing and he may become a scout. He is funny and good company.
This boy will sometimes show impulsive behaviour. He sometimes needs support to take time to reflect and see how he can avoid similar situations arising again.
He needs structure and routine, and clear and consistent approaches. He struggles to concentrate and focus, and sometimes needs prompts and reminders to remain task focused.
He has low self-esteem and needs support to increase his self-awareness so that he can function on a day-to-day basis and fit in with his peers.
A car driver would be preferred and mileage will be refunded.
CX281
Location: HU6 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 to £9 per hour dependent on BSL skill level.
Hours: 8hrs per week
Days: To be agreed with client’s mother
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to provide support for a young man in the HU6 area of the city; the PA is required to support this young man to learn and practice using British Sign Language. This young man is originally from Zimbabwe. He has significant hearing loss and is still getting to grips with learning BSL. He also has a mild learning disability and requires a PA who will be able to support him to develop various skills, increase his confidence and support him to access activities within his local community.
Applicants must have British Sign Language, ideally to level 2. Applicants who only have level 1 will be paid at the standard £8.91 per hour and be expected to be studying for level 2; on acquiring level 2 they will qualify for the enhance rate of £9 per hour.
This young man has a keen interest in football and a good sense of humour and enjoys the company of others.
Applicants should have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature with the ability to remain calm. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect. Experience of working with young people with substantial communication difficulties would be a distinct advantage.
8hrs per week are available.
The rate of pay is £8.91 to £9 per hour dependent on BSL skill level.
CX162
Location: HU7 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 8hrs per week – days/times to be agreed at interview
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A 22-year-old young man in the HU7 area requires a personal assistant. The young man has Autism and physical health issues, and experiences absence seizures and asthma. He requires a Personal Assistant to assist with accessing a range of leisure activities such as going to football matches. Applicants should have a strongly developed sense of social justice in supporting the social inclusion of disabled people in their local community. No experience necessary, but you must be willing to learn about this young man’s needs and the best way to support him
AX1038
Location: HU9 area of Hull
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: 12hrs per week
Days: Flexible, to be negotiated.
Vacancies: 1
Further information: A Female Personal Assistant is required to provide support to a disabled lady, who lives in the HU9 area of Hull. This lady has various medical conditions, she can easily become breathless and fatigued and is a wheelchair user. This lady enjoys writing and going swimming. The PA would be required to accompany this lady to go to the Cinema, theatre and swimming.
She is looking for a PA who would be able to support her with all aspects of daily living and some personal care, domestic support, such as meal preparation, support to attend medical appointments and support to access a range of leisure activities. The PA will be required to provide cheerful, dignified support under the direction of this lady.
A car driver with their own car that can carry a folded manual wheelchair is preferred.
Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect.
The applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of the disabled person and like a job that can be demanding but varied.
12 hours per week are available and the rate of pay is £8.91 per hours.
Important Information: There is a genuine occupational requirement for a FEMALE worker, and therefore only applications from FEMALES will be considered*. *Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1).
AX1232
Location: Employers home (HU6) and local community
Rate of pay: £8.91 per hour
Hours: VARIOUS
Vacancies: 2
Further information Female Personal Assistant(s) are required for a disabled lady in the HU6 area of Hull. This lady has epilepsy, learning and mobility disabilities and requires 24 hour care. The appointed Personal Assistant(s) will be part of a team of PAs and will be part of a shift system working. Potential PAs will be responsible for delivering personalised care and support in order to maintain health.
Duties will include:
Assisting with Personal care such as washing, dressing, grooming.
Daily activities in the home in order to maintain a clean environment.
Supporting nutrition – Provide support as required with preparation of meals/drinks.
Provide necessary assistance/support with eating and drinking.
Providing support to assist to access areas within the community.
Providing support to assist to engage in a range of social activities within the home environment or within the community.
Maintaining a hygienic and safe environment
Assist the main carer/Employer in maintaining a clean home environment.
Ensure all reasonable practical measures are in place in order to maintain a safe environment.
Manual Handling including Assisting with positional changes within a variety of settings (with training and support).
Use of equipment and aids
Having a warm friendly disposition is a key requirement. Applicants should also have a genuine interest in working with disabled people, be honest and trustworthy, and have a confident nature. In addition applicants should be good at communicating, and be able to build good relationships with people, based on trust and respect. The applicant must be flexible in their approach to work, willing to follow the directions of a disabled person and employer and like a job that can be demanding but varied. Communication skills are important as PAs will be expected to communicate effectively with the employer and ensure any concerns / issues are communicated and discussed.
On occasions you may be required to be flexible in respect of your place of employment and work at a variety of sites to ensure that this lady’s care needs are met. For example if this lady has to relocate to another property or is admitted to hospital, care will still need to be provided and you will be expected to work anywhere within a 15 mile radius of your current workplace.
“Due to the nature of this role including medical/personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1)”
How to Apply
Via Email: Please send a CV and cover letter to The Recruitment Team. esw@choicesandrights.org.uk.
Via Post: Please send a CV and cover letter to The Recruitment Team Choices and Rights Disability Coalition, The Centre for Independent Living, Jude Lodge, Tiverton Road, Bransholme, Hull HU7 4DQ
Applications will be forwarded to the disabled person or their representative, they will then choose which candidates they wish to interview. They may contact you directly or ask their support worker to contact you and arrange a suitable date for an interview to take place.
Personal Data Processing
Information in relation to personal data processing can be found at https:/hull.padatabase.org./news/ or by contacting us and requesting a copy of our Hull Privacy Policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with GDPR (data protection law.) You can find how to send us a request to let you access your data that we have collected, request us to delete your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data. We would like to keep your data until our position you apply for is filled. [We cannot estimate the exact time period, but we will consider this period over when a candidate accepts our job offer for the position for which we are considering you.] When that period is over, we will either delete your data or inform you that we will keep it in our database for future roles.
Smoke Free Exemption
It should be noted that these post are covered by “The Smoke Free (Exemptions and Vehicles) Regulations 2007 and therefore “The smoke Free Premises and Enforcement Regulations 2006” do not apply to this post. The regulations allow for exception in private dwellings where the work being undertaken is solely to provide personal care for a person living in the dwelling or to assist with domestic work of the household in the dwelling.