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Title : Cleaner/Shopper Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : Cleaner/shopper required for a family:

1. Your main tasks will be to undertake the household cleaning and weekly shop.

2. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

3. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

5. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks for example collecting prescriptions.

An Application Form can be obtained via the Dosnload Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/24688 : BAT/67926
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Basildon (SS13)
Hours : 4 hours available - Monday-Friday between 0900 and 1500 hours - although able to be flexible
Title : Home Care Assistant/Mother’s Help Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : Requirements are:

To work with mother and children (children have special needs) in their own homes.

To assist the mother to carry out duties of caring for children with physical or learning difficulties and her own care needs.

To carry out/assist with personal care (toileting, washing, dressing, feeding, bathing etc).

To carry out/assist with domestic tasks (cleaning, ironing, shopping, washing, washing up, emptying bins, putting rubbish out, changing bed linen, making beds etc).

To work alongside individuals encouraging them to maintain their independence and dignity.

To carry out motherly duties in her absence or ill-health.

To refer any problems to mother/father or any other family member.

To carry out/assist teaching of personal/educational skills (washing, dressing, feeding, reading, writing, play etc).

To encourage speech through daily activities such as feeding, play, washing etc.

To carry out/assist with therapy for children with special needs.

To enhance physiotherapy through play with guidance from mother/father or other family members.

To be able to adapt to different situations, use your own initiative and relate well to a wide range of people.

To travel with and assist mother in caring for children with special needs on outings, visits etc.

To supervise and maintain safety of children with special needs at all times whilst in their own home, garden or outings.

To carry out/assist mother with looking after child with special needs during times of child’s ill-health (vomiting, call for medical assistance etc).

To be able to use equipment provided for its designated task and report any defects to mother/father or any other family member.

To lift/carry child with special needs (for self and child) from one area/task to another.

To apply immediate basic first aid (should the need occur) and call for assistance.

To maintain a tidy and safe environment.

To respect the need for confidentiality.

Occasional weekends may be required. Shift patterns to be worked out by carers. Hours of work: 0700-1000 & 1530-1900 hrs.

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.
An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/18842 : HBA/18437
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Halstead (CO9)
Hours : Flexible/minimum 44 hours per week as part of a job share there are up to 22 hours available for each carer
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : Part-time PERSONAL ASSISTANT required by housebound octogenarian lady who is partially sighted but can walk cautiously around her bungalow with the aid of a walking frame.

By providing assistance as a regular RELIEF Carer you will enable her to continue to live independently in her own home.

Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. The preparation of a light breakfast, snack lunch, and preparing, serving, and clearing a hot evening meal.

2. Serving coffee, and leaving cold drinks available.

3. Washing up accumulated cups, plates etc from daytime snacks.

4. Light general associated duties, including bed making, leaving out objects of daily requirement, and administration of medication tablets but NO HOUSEWORK.

5. It is important that the applicant is calm, patient, and punctual.

6. Extra hours could be available to cover holidays etc.

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/24852 : HAT/12830
Salary : £9 per hour
Location : Manningtree (CO11)
Hours : Alternate weekends - 1 hour morning and 1 hour evening (4 hrs every other Saturday and Sunday)
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : FEMALE APPLICANT ONLY

This 17 year old young lady has a physical disability but is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Female applicants must be willing to assist with all my personal care. This will include assistance with personal hygiene and dressing.

2. You will also need to carry out some household tasks.

3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

5. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/23341 : CHE/64282
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM3)
Hours : 10 hours per week available - part-time or full-time staff considered : pattern of working - Monday to Friday, 1 hour each morning (0700-0800) and evening (2000-2100)
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 42 year old lady has Multiple Sclerosis the condition varies over time as do the needs. Some of her problems are not immediately obvious and you need to be sensitive to issues around 'invisible disability'. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

Female/Male applicants must be willing to assist with all personal care and assist me with the care of my two children. This will include assistance with personal hygiene, getting out of bed, dressing and meal preparation.

You will also need to carry out some household tasks.

The employer operates a no smoking policy.

It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You may need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

It is very important to me that you are friendly, sensitive to the needs of my children, and that you respect our wishes regarding parenting. Previous experience with children would be an advantage. You will also need to be flexible and punctual.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/25037 : CSR/8370
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Frinton on Sea (CO13)
Hours : 4 hours per week on a Saturday
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 39 year old lady has a physical impairment but is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Female/Male applicants.

2. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

3. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

5. The PA is required to assist this individual with social outings

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/25158 : COU/25203
Salary : £7.50 an hour
Location : Colchester (CO4)
Hours : 2 hours - ideally on a Wednesday or Thursday evening between 8pm and 10pm
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 58 year old lady, who has recently moved into the Frinton area, requires a female assistant/ companion to help her access her local community and leisure activities. This companionship is to help her gain confidence and to assist in restoring her independence. Your main support will be in the form of the following:


1. You may very occasionally be required to carry out some light household tasks.

2. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

3. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour; you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

4. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/25068 : CSR/8748
Salary : £7.50 per hour - to be discussed at interview
Location : Frinton (CO13)
Hours : 7 hours available - pattern of working: Monday – Friday mornings
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my own home within the community.

You will be required to understand your role in facilitating me in achieving my self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask me what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly.

You will be required to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending and be confident in using hoists and slings so good general health is important.

My personal requirements are:
• Washing and bathing in bed or bathroom
• Grooming with attention to hair, nails, feet, skin, eyes, etc
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Serving, cutting and feeding of food as required
• Administration and taking of medications
• General domestic duties, including laundry
• General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
• Making and changing of beds
• Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks
• Preparing and cooking meals

This role is also to assist me, under my direction, with my parenting role.
• This will mean that you will support me with my parenting role but not take over

Other duties include:
• Assistance in and out of car
• Driving vehicle
• Maintenance of exterior of house and garden, eg cleaning windows, cutting grass, etc
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment, eg wheelchair, hoist and other technical aids
• Escorting to business, medical and social appointments, meetings and events
• Other general duties as required and agreed

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/24930 : BAT/63904
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Basildon (SS16)
Hours : 6 hours available - flexible
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : It is the job of the Personal Assistant to assist me in all areas of my personal life and domestic need and to act as my escort/assistant in my social and day-to-day activities.

By providing assistance at the right time and in the manner I require you will be enabling me to live independently in my own home within the community.

You will be required to understand your role in facilitating me in achieving my self-defined needs and must feel confident to ask me what these are and be able to listen and interpret these requests correctly.

You will be required to handle the physical skills of lifting, handling, pushing and bending and be confident in using hoists and slings so good general health is important.

My personal requirements are:
• Washing and bathing in bathroom
• Grooming with attention to hair, nails, feet, skin, eyes, etc
• Dealing with continence management and assisting me to maintain a bowel and bladder routine
• Assistance with dressing and undressing
• Helping in and out of bed/wheelchair
• Preparing and cooking meals
• Serving, cutting and feeding of food as required
• Serving and assisting with drinking as required
• Administration and taking of medications
• General domestic duties, including laundry
• General housework, including dusting and cleaning of rooms, furniture and fitments and other household maintenance
• Making and changing of beds
• Assistance with shopping and other associated tasks

Other duties include:
• Assistance in and out of car
• Driving vehicle
• Maintenance of exterior of house and garden, eg cleaning windows, cutting grass, etc
• Upkeep and maintenance of equipment, eg wheelchair, hoist and other technical aids
• Escorting to business, medical and social appointments, meetings and events
• Other general duties as required and agreed

Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : KH/19377 : CHE/66927
Salary : £9 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM2)
Hours : 28.5 - part-time or full-time staff considered - Pattern of working: Monday-Sunday, lunch time and early evening
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : • To care for young girl with learning/physical disabilities
• Holiday/sick pay

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entertaining and developing play opportunities
• Feeding/bathing/all aspects of personal care (training given)
• Ensuring client safety
• Administering medication (training given)
• Taking client out for walks/social events

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Able to manage client in public situations
• Willing to be trained in medication and personal care
• Driver
• The employer operates a no smoking policy.
• Able to instigate and use initiative to enable client to get most out of life

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : MW/23453 : BRC/40460
Salary : £7.50 per hour (pay increase pending)
Location : Marks Tey (CO6)
Hours : Minimum of 10 hrs per week in client's home - possibility of an increase of hrs to 20
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This gentleman has a visual impairment, but physically is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Female/Male applicants must be willing to assist with all domestic and household tasks, such as, hoovering, laundry, ironing, cleaning of the kitchen and surface areas.

2. You will also need to carry out some meal preparation and to assist with shopping, and the putting away all groceries.

3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

7. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line: 01245 383183.
Reference : KH/23575 : SON/77466
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Castle Point (SS3)
Hours : 7.5 hours per week - Monday to Fridays : daytime.
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 20 year old female has a disability but physically is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Applicants will be in the main a companion, tasks including shopping, cinema, bowling, walking and other activities or spending time at her home possibly teaching easy cooking ie baking cakes.

2. Support, patience and helping to build confidence.

3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go for appointments, eg Doctors and leisure outings.

5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual with a positive outlook on life.

6. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required in line with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

7. Ideally suit young female but other applicants will be considered.

An Application Form can be obtained via our Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/23338 : CHE/67266
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM1)
Hours : 14 hours available - hours to be agreed but will be after 12 midday
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 20 year old lady has learning difficulties but physically is extremely active and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Applicants must be willing to assist me access the community.

2. You will also need to accompany me to trips to the cinema and perhaps swimming.

3. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to escort me when I go on leisure outings.

4. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

5. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : ML/25120 : COU/26568
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Colchester (CO4)
Hours : 4 hours available per week on a Wednesday afternoon
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 29 year old lady has mild learning difficulties but likes to be as independent as possible within her limits of ability and health. Her general health varies and she suffers from fatigue. The person appointed must like cats and be prepared to use their mobile while on duty for emergencies only.

1. Female applicants must be willing to check medicine with me morning and evening.

2. You will also need to help me in and out of the bath.

3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence. You would need to help me with shopping and collecting my medicine from the Chemist.

5. You will need to assist me carry out some household tasks.

6. You will need to help me pay my bills and assist me with any forms I need to complete.

7. It is important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

8. You will need to assist me with preparing and cooking a meal. Also prompt me to have regular drinks.

9. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/24636 : CHE/67675
Salary : £8 per hour
Location : Chelmsford (CM3)
Hours : 7 hours per week (day time) Monday to Friday - the sleep-in rate is £40 (2200-0700) approximately 5 nights a week inclusive of weekends
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This 82 year old man has vascular dementia but physically is mobile and well. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Female/Male applicants must be willing to assist with all my personal care. This will include assistance with personal hygiene with particular attention to hair, nails, feet, skin etc. Assistance is also required dressing daily morning and evening, escorting on daily walk when required, including use of wheelchair as appropriate.

2. You will also need to carry out some household tasks, eg making and changing the bed, empty commode etc.

3. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

4. It would be helpful if you could drive and would need to have a clean full driving licence.

5. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

7. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : LW/22874 : BRJ/33689
Salary : £8.50 an hour
Location : Brentwood (CM13)
Hours : 14 hours per week - seven days a week (2-3 hours daily) so would suit two applicants to job share
Title : Personal Assistant (Care) Job Description  Email Us about this Job
Description : This is for care support for a 7 year old girl, and her family. Your main support will be in the form of the following:

1. Female applicants must be willing to assist with some personal care.

2. Assistance with feeding and cutting up food.

3. On occasions ensuring that medication is taken.

4. The employer operates a no smoking policy.

5. To give the family respite, to accompany and support the client in accessing social activities, i.e. visits to the park or local amenities.

6. It is very important to me that you are friendly and have a sense of humour, you will also need to be flexible and punctual.

7. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to undertake other tasks as and when required commensurate with the role of a Personal Assistant (PA).

An Application Form can be obtained via the Download Page or the Recruitment Line : 01245 383183.
Reference : KH/25065 : BRJ/32969
Salary : £7.50 per hour
Location : Brentwood/Shenfield Area (CM15)
Hours : 4-7 hours available plus occasional extra hours – Monday to Sunday (flexible)

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