Personal Assistant Required
Ref: RGES1426
Location: Peacehaven
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
10 hours per week
Hourly pay rate:
£15 an hour
We are seeking a compassionate and patient Personal Assistant to provide additional sitting and companionship support for an elderly lady with advanced dementia in Peacehaven.
Role Details:
- Around 10 hours per week (flexible scheduling to be discussed)
About the Individual:
- The client lives with advanced dementia and experiences confusion
- She may talk to herself and, at times, may shout or become unsettled
- Requires a calm, understanding presence and gentle reassurance
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Offer supervision and reassurance in a safe environment
- Engage in light conversation or simple activities where appropriate
Ideal Candidate:
- Kind, patient, and reliable
- Experience with dementia care is highly desirable
- Able to remain calm and supportive during periods of distress
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s daily life.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
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
