Personal Assistant

Ref: DP2506

Location: Crawley

Details

Drivers licence required: Yes

Employment status:

Employed

Hours per week:

Between 12 - 15hrs a week, as required with the potential for additional hours to cover holidays etc. 4hrs Monday and Tuesday morning, 9am till 1pm 2hrs twice a week in the evening, 6pm till 8pm Times are flexible, to be discussed.

Hourly pay rate:

£13.50

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Are you a caring, positive, and outgoing person who enjoys helping others live life to the fullest? I am looking for a friendly Personal Assistant to support me and my husband who are both wheelchair users to remain independent within our own home.

The role will involve supporting with medication, personal care/showering, preparing meals, moving and handling support and general housekeeping.

Occasionally outings, hospital or gp appointments so driving licence preferred, we have an accessible Motability vehicle.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

I am looking for someone who is kind, reliable, patient, and able to build a genuine rapport, providing both practical support and valued companionship.

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