Self Employed PA required

Ref: CSES579

Location: Peacehaven

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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:

Six hours per week. Days and times to be discussed at interview

Hourly pay rate:

to be discussed at interview

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I am looking for a self-employed PA to work with me for six hours per week. I am flexible with hours which can be agreed with the applicant.

I am a single mum to three children, two boys aged 16 and 17 who are at college, and a little girl who is nearly 2. They are my world and help me so much.

I have PTSD which causes some seizures. I experience a lot of pain, which restricts my mobility and makes me very anxious.

I am looking for an organised a calm person who will be able to help me with maintaining my home, some support with opening, reading and filing paperwork. Also support to attend appointments in the car and sometimes collect medication from the local pharmacy.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Eating and drinking assistance
Moving and handling
Clinical tasks
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
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
Happy to work in a smoking environment

English is not my first language, so someone with excellent communication skills.

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.

Please note, 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.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9