Personal Assistant (PA)
21 days ago
£12.5–£13.5 hourly
Part-time
Rugby
Deaf Community Independence CIC (DCI) is a small non profit company supporting Deaf people lead active healthy lives, promoting independence, empowerment and reducing isolation. Location
Warwickshire Hours
5 - 20 hours per week
Flexible days to suit applicant and clients
Possibility of hours increasing in the near future Hourly rate
£12.25 - £13.50 Experience
Experience in PA / Support work or similar with Deaf adults
Have experience/interest of working with Deaf & DeafBlind BSL users
Experience of supporting Deaf people’s independence Skills
Have an understanding of barriers within the Deaf community and and be confident to challenge discrimination
Can have a flexible attitude while supporting Deaf people within the community
Be able to translate basic correspondence for clients, i.e utility letters etc.
Be willing to accompany to health appointments, school meetings, Council appointments etc
Have basic I.T knowledge
To have awareness of risks associated with vulnerable adults
To have an understanding of safeguarding procedures
To have an awareness of professional boundaries
To be able to work closely with, and handover client information to other staff and DCI Directors
Would need to be a confident BSL user Personal attributes
Can use initiative and can ‘think outside the box'
Happy to undertake a DBS check
To apply to ATW (if required)
Be patient and understanding
Have an open mind to complex situations
Be a car owner and travel within the Warwickshire area Responsibilities
To meet Deaf clients in a variety of settings; their home, in the community, at an appointment
Support clients with accessing services; health appointments, independent living skills, booking health appointments, ensuring clients are safe, raise complaints
Be able to meet clients on a prearranged date and time in an area of their choice
Be able to support clients within their allocated hours
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week Expected start date: 24/02/2025
