Personal Assistant – Community Access Support

Ref: WC1175

Location: Chippenham

Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Hours per week:

8.5 hours per month on a flexible basis according to appointments etc. (flexibility days/times to suit both parties). Journeys will usually be in daylight hours.

Hourly pay rate:

£15 per hour

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I am a 53-year-old capable lady who has hypersensitivity caused by an acquired brain injury and whiplash.

I am looking for a kind and patient PA who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport to attend appointments, visit friends and with shopping etc.

I will need help with lifting, finding places, errands to buy/collect things etc. and some help around the home and some administration. I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking is essential.

I would ideally like someone who is a confident, careful, steady driver with access to their own vehicle. Something like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as I can find some smaller vehicles difficult due to my injuries, however a heavier smooth car may work for me. On some journeys I would need to take my well-behaved dog, Tigger. She is happy to travel in the footwell or the boot.

Duties include:

Other relevant duties as required
Shopping
Transportation

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
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

Kind and approachable
Understand dignity and independence

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