Personal Assistant

Description

Personal Assistant

Ref: CSES1361

Location: Eastbourne

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

6 hours per week, mornings preferred, but can be flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£12.21 per hour

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I am a lady in my fifties with a visual impairment, looking for a reliable and supportive Personal Assistant to work 6 hours per week, ideally in the mornings, although some flexibility is possible.

I have a wide range of interests, including cycling, animal welfare and reading, and I enjoy being out and about. I am looking for someone who will support me to live an active, independent life and build my confidence in different areas.

The role will include:

Supporting me to become more familiar with local routes when out and about

Helping me find and attend local groups that reflect my interests

Reading my post to me and supporting me to respond where needed

Supporting me to increase my skills, confidence and repertoire in the kitchen

Helping me to ensure I look clean and tidy

Identifying and supporting with tasks around the home to help keep my flat clean and tidy

About you:

You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle

Friendly, patient and reliable

Happy to support someone with a visual impairment

Enjoy being out in the community and encouraging independence

This role would suit someone who is practical, supportive and enjoys helping someone build confidence and skills while maintaining an active lifestyle.

I live with my elderly Mum, who will not require any support from the PA.

If you are interested, I would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

- Personal grooming

- Moving and handling

- Other relevant duties as required

- Administration

- Housekeeping

- Shopping

- Cooking

- Transportation

- Companionship

- Experience of working with people with a visual impairment would be beneficial.

Candidate qualities:

- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

- Reliable with good timekeeping

- Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

- Hygienic, tidy and well organised

- Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

- Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills

- Honest and cheerful

- Creative

- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

If you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Ad ID: 5417646281