🌿Female PA Wanted – Bohemian Household, Big Personality & Puppy Included!🐾

Ref: DP3282

Location: Rustington

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 19 hours per week over 4 days 10am start but can be flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£15 per hour / self employed TBD

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Are you warm, confident, practical and someone who enjoys doing things a little differently?

I’m a 47-year-old alternative, slightly eccentric and fiercely independent woman who appreciates individuality, creativity and style. I live in a relaxed, bohemian household and I’m looking for a female PA to help me get the most out of life.

I live with Fibromyalgia and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), which means my joints can dislocate unexpectedly and everyday activities can leave me exhausted or put strain on my body. With the right support, I can maintain as much independence as possible.

This is much more than a traditional care role. I’m looking for someone kind, confident, adaptable and respectful who will work alongside me and help me continue doing the things I enjoy — from getting out and about and spending time in the garden, to attending social events, courses and activities.

Dogs are an important part of my life, so you must be confident and comfortable around dogs. I currently have a puppy who is being trained with the intention of becoming an assistance dog, so you’ll need to be happy around a young, energetic dog and comfortable being involved in their day-to-day life.

You’ll also need to be a confident driver, as the role involves driving my car when required, including helping with my folding wheelchair.

✨ Duties include

Home & personal care

Laundry and changing/making beds
Taking bins out and general practical support
Assistance with bathing/showering, drying and hair care when required
Help getting in and out of the bath/shower and bed
Assistance with wheelchair transfers when required
Supporting me with physiotherapy exercises
Assistance changing at the swimming pool/gym
Collecting medication from the pharmacy

Family & everyday life

Supporting with parenting tasks as and when needed
Helping with practical tasks I cannot safely manage myself

🚗 Getting out and about

Driving me in my car when required
Lifting my folding wheelchair in/out of the car and pushing it when needed
Accompanying me to appointments, meetings, courses, workshops and social events
Day trips such as the beach, garden centre and other leisure activities
Driving me to/from friends’ homes and helping with luggage when staying away

🐾 Dog support

Walking my dog
Being confident and comfortable around a puppy
Being happy to support a dog who is being trained as an assistance dog

🌸 The person I’m looking for

You should be kind, patient, reliable, practical and open-minded, with respect for my independence and personal boundaries. You’ll need to be comfortable with personal care, physical assistance, driving and dogs.

No two days are necessarily the same — one day might involve laundry and helping around the house, while another could mean a trip to the beach, an art course, swimming or walking the dog.

If you’re someone who enjoys individuality, variety and making a genuine difference to someone’s life, I’d love to hear from you.

Please get in touch and tell me a little about yourself, your experience and why this role appeals to you. 🌿🐾

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Female* due to personal care needs
Previous experience is preferred but not essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles
Must be confident around dogs

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