Personal Assistant – £13.85 per hour - Part Time, Islington Area, Ref: AD/SH1

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Personal Assistant – Part Time, £13.85 per hour. Islington Area, Ref: AD/SH1

We are seeking a calm, kind, and reliable Personal Assistant to support a young at heart 44-year-old woman living with extreme daily chronic migraine in the Islington area. This is a rewarding role for someone who values empathy and who has the ability to support someone living with constant pain, and is comfortable working in a quiet, low-light environment where discretion and thoughtful companionship are essential.

Applicants Must:

Have very strong organisational skills be able to take initiative and develop routines and improvements to the care environment without much direction. Be respectful and interested to learn about her specific needs. Respect her autonomy, independence, and dignity. Maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support: Assist with online shopping, replying to emails, and basic record-keeping.

Practical Help: Light cooking, household organisation, and running local errands.

Companionship & Daily Support: Provide friendly company and occasional help with daily routines.

Ideal Candidate:

Is empathetic and understands the importance of a quiet, calm environment, including working in low light when needed. Is reliable, adaptable, and comfortable with varying day-to-day needs. Has good communication skills and a respectful, thoughtful approach to personal support. Desirable requirements:

Have experience working with clients with health problems.

Essential requirements:

Cat friendly.
Current DBS/CRB check required.
Administrative skills.

Hours:

13.5 hours per week, ideally spread over 5 days (some flexibility available to be confirmed with employer.)

Pay:

£13.85 per hour (gross).

5.6 weeks paid holiday per year, pro-rata.

Work Permit and References essential to this post. This job is subject to DBS disclosure. NOT Cash in Hand.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please reply with your CV and a covering message telling me a little about yourself.

Please note: the successful applicant will be employed directly by the client and not by Islington council.

Ad ID: 5417384140