Job Opportunity: Wanted: Female PA In Manchester

Section 9 (2)(b) of the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000 applies to this post and is open to female applicants only.

Are you a bright and hard worker? Looking for an interesting, rewarding and diverse career that isn’t your typical 9-5? Could you see yourself working in a variety of situations providing professional and personal care support? If so, then this could be the perfect job for you!

Purpose of the role

To provide personal care and professional support to an individual who is a Health Psychologist in Training, Networking Professional and Business Coach. She has just set up her own health and wellness business and is looking to become fully independent.

Your duties

This is a brilliant opportunity allowing you to develop your skills for a dual role in areas such as:

Professional support:

• Administration
• Research
• Summarising lecture and conference notes
• Adapting your professionalism depending on different environments

Personal care assistance:

• General hygiene
• Supporting the client in her own home
• Preparing meals and ensuring cleanliness
• Working with different age groups including children and the elderly

An excellent personal relationship with the client will also be crucial to the role! This means being open minded to a variety of situations as well as being flexible to meet the client’s needs and fit in with her lifestyle.

Location

The role will mainly be based in South Manchester with frequent trips to Liverpool.

Commitment level (December 2016)

December 2016 will be classed as a trial period for the successful candidate. You could potentially be working 88 hours over the full month, with shifts to be discussed at interview.

January 2017 onwards

If successful at interview and during the trial period, you will be asked to work on a rolling rota which will include day shifts and overnight stays. Hours per week will range from 10 to 40, inclusive of these overnight stays. This is most likely to be a Thursday day, with Wednesday and Thursday nights. You will not be required to work waking night shifts – they will be ‘sleep ins’ where you will be provided with a private, double room and private en-suite bathroom. There will be the opportunity to work additional ‘sleep ins’ during the week. This will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.

Benefits to you

• £7.50 per hour with the possibility of increases to reflect hard work from PA
• Guaranteed hours every week on a rolling Rota
• Meeting new people in a variety of diverse settings
• Making a difference to the life of a disabled professional
• The opportunity to develop new and existing skills in supporting a disabled adult
• Gaining new skills and experiences to enhance your CV

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 30th November 2016

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £7.50 /hour

Required education:

• Bachelor’s