Personal Assistant

Ref: SC317

Location: Croydon

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

4 hour a week which can be one day for 4 hours or two 2 hour days in a week

Hourly pay rate:

£11.44

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I am a friendly and approachable person that is looking for a personal assistant to support me with my personal care needs and to help me keep my home nice and tidy. I am an honest and organized person that likes things to be orderly.

I would like a PA to be punctual, honest, patient, and have a good understanding of invisible disabilities. Someone who is trustworthy and understands the importance of confidentiality. A PA who is hard working, helpful, respectful and can work off their own initiative within reason.

I don't like the smell of tobacco or strong odours due to my asthma. I also don’t like swearing and my Christian values are important to me.

I am looking for someone who has an understanding and appreciation for Afro-Caribbean culture. The ideal candidate should be familiar with styling Afro-Caribbean hair, as well as being knowledgeable about or open to engaging with Afro-Caribbean cuisine.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Housekeeping
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
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons

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.

Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9