Self-Employed PA/Support Worker Wanted Urgently

Ref: ES988

Location: Falmer/Brighton (moving from accommodation at the Uni of Sussex to a new house in Brighton on the 30th of September), Brighton

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Preferred

Employment status:

Self-employed

Hours per week:

Up to 6 hours per week (flexible times) until the 30th of September, reducing to around 2 hours per week after this. Mileage at £0.45ppm.

Hourly pay rate:

TBD

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I am looking for someone who can support me for between 2-4 hours per week.

Time is of the essence, as I am moving on the 30th of this month (September) and my current PA is going away for a couple of weeks. I need help urgently with packing and getting ready for my move before I start university again (on the 21st). I would therefore be very grateful for someone who can support me for around 6 hours, from the 11th of September to the 30th. After this, I will require less support; around 2 hours a week.

I have high anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD and can become overwhelmed, so you will need to be patient and empathetic. I would like support and encouragement to keep my living area clean and tidy and be prompted to manage my personal care needs.

I would also like help with food shopping, as I struggle with this due to various emotional difficulties that leave me very overwhelmed when shopping in busy supermarkets.

I would benefit from a planned schedule for the week ahead and help to manage paperwork and appointments. Social activities are important to me, and I would like you to support me to access the community.

Duties include:

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

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