Personal Assistant Wanted (NO PERSONAL CARE INVOLVED)
Ref: WC1175b
Location: Chippenham
Details
This role is to support a Woman
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
Approximately 8 hours per month (days and times TBD)
Hourly pay rate:
£16.50 per hour (negotiable if self-employed)
I am an independent woman in my 50’s in long-term recovery from a car crash and negotiating life with injuries including brain injury which causes hypersensitivity, fatigue, pain etc. I love the outdoors and nature and enjoy reading and crafting.
I am looking for a PA to provide me with assistance in supporting my independence and accessing the local community. No personal care needed.
Generally, but not exclusively, I need help with transport, shopping and domestic cleaning. Flexibility is important so that the right applicant can assist me getting to appointments, visits with my friends etc.
I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming, so someone who is forward thinking would be good.
I am looking for a calm, kind and patient assistant to assist me for approximately 8 daylight hours a month.
A confident careful driver with access to their own vehicle is essential. I have a very well behaved medium sized dog who will need to come with me on some journeys. She is happy to travel in the footwell or boot. A larger vehicle, like a people carrier, or SUV would be ideal.
Duties include:
Candidate qualities:
- I am looking for someone who is kind and approachable and will be sensitive to my needs
- Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Good communication and social skills.
- To respect confidentiality and privacy.
- To understand that dignity and independence are important.
- Be willing to learn about my needs and able work on your own initiative.
- Be able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
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
