Self Employed PA required

Ref: CSES1296

Location: Mayfield

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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:

To be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate:

to be discussed at interview

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We are looking for a friendly and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support and companionship for six hours per week for a man in his early 60s.

Eight years ago, he sustained a brain injury following a cycling accident. Prior to this, he led a very active lifestyle, and he continues to embrace life with positivity and determination. He now enjoys singing (and takes regular lessons), playing tennis, spending time in nature, and engaging in good conversation.

Looking ahead, he has an inspiring goal of establishing a charity to support people with acquired brain injuries in accessing and enjoying tennis.

Support required includes:

Assistance with administrative tasks
Budgeting and general organisation
Shopping and meal preparation (including batch cooking)
Companionship and social interaction

About you:

Kind, patient, and dependable
Good organisational skills
Comfortable supporting someone with a brain injury (experience is helpful but not essential)
Enjoys conversation and a positive, person-centred approach

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference while supporting S to live independently and pursue his goals.

If you are interested in this role, please get in touch.

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
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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