Self employed PA Wanted

Ref: ES1052

Location: Heathfield

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

preferably a Wednesday and Friday afternoon, but this can be flexible

Hourly pay rate:

to be discussed at interview

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I am 18 years old and looking to increase my confidence and independence with the support of a friendly PA.

I am on the autistic spectrum, have ADHD, Ehler's Danlos Syndrome, Dyslexia (including numbers, struggle with mental health and also a sleep disorder.

I am looking for someone to support me with physical and admin tasks, especially keeping track of everything.

My dyslexia and Autistic Overwhelm mean I need support to read emails and working out how I would like to reply, budgeting my money etc. and organising myself to ensure I don't miss important appointments/events. My ADHD and EDS mean I need physical help with domestic tasks, shopping, cooking, help with animals and planning small outdoor projects would be a huge bonus to me.

I live in quite a rural area, so a car driver would be required.

Duties include:

Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Must be comfortable with pets

Experience of working with people with autism, anxiety disorder and low mood would be beneficial.
Good sense of humour

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