Female* Personal Assistant/Support Worker Required Crawley
Ref: LR8112
Location: Crawley
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed
Hours per week:
12 hours a week 3 hour shifts ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday actual shift times by mutual agreement
Hourly pay rate:
£13.45
I am a 49-year-old mother of two living in Crawley and am looking for a reliable, friendly and practical Personal Assistant to provide 12 hours of support each week.
I am a qualified massage therapist who is not currently working due to health issues. My condition causes fluctuating pain levels, which can be affected by the weather, meaning I have both good and bad days. On my better days I am sociable, creative and enjoy getting out and about. On more difficult days I can be quieter and may need a little extra support.
I enjoy organisation and structure and have a passion for DIY projects, upcycling furniture and making jewellery. I am definitely not a "girly girl" and love using power tools and getting stuck into practical projects.
The role will involve supporting me with some personal care tasks, particularly hair washing, helping with bulk cooking and meal preparation, light domestic duties around the home, putting away online shopping deliveries and accompanying me to medical appointments when required.
I am ideally looking for someone who can work 3-hour shifts on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, although there is some flexibility around these days and times for the right person. The position could also be offered as a job share, making it suitable for applicants who are only available for some of the hours.
The ideal candidate will be patient, dependable, organised and have a positive attitude. Previous care or support experience would be beneficial, but a willingness to learn and a good sense of humour are equally important.
If you are interested in supporting an independent, creative and practical person to maintain her home and wellbeing, I would love to hear from you.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.
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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
