Personal Assistant
Ref: ES989
Location: Hastings
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
Up to 6 hrs but flexible on days and times.
Hourly pay rate:
£21- £22 per hour - self employed
I am looking for a personal assistant for support and motivation.
I am a fifty nine year old woman with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and a long history of contact with mental health services and inpatient admissions during manic episodes. I was last discharged in march 2025 and am currently stable and in remission.
I am interested to get help with practical tasks around the house and garden. I would really appreciate support with basic IT. I would like someone compatible for socialising out and about and chats at home.
It would be helpful if the PA has some understanding of bipolar disorder and confidence or a willingness to learn how to recognise my early warning signs for highs and lows and identify potential triggers. My needs vary with my mood and when my mood is in balance I am a very capable and competent person needing a low level of support.
I enjoy arts and crafts including pottery, glasswork, painting and knitting. I have an elderly dog and enjoy walks with him in the woods and at the beach. I like to eat out and visit places of interest. I would appreciate some company and help with getting out more.
Duties include:
Practical help in house and garden.
Motivational help with administrative tasks and insight into mental heath needs.
Someone with whom to discuss plans for improving my house and to take an interest in my artistic projects.
Candidate qualities:
Good sense of humour
Mature and confident with an ability to help me manage my mood disorder
Practical and caring
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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
