Self Employed PA required

Ref: ES1040

Location: Crowborough

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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:

15 hours per week, actual hours can be discussed at interview, but I would be happy for the support to change on a weekly basis, if that suited the PA.

Hourly pay rate:

to be discussed at interview

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I am looking for a self-employed PA, for 15 hours per week to help me with day to day living.

Some background information about me - I live with my husband, and my guide dog. I have a visual impairment. My husband also has additional needs. My interests include reading, going to the theatre, travelling and doing jigsaw puzzles.

I am looking for a PA to support with the following - vacuuming, including the stairs, dusting all surfaces, keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, including the oven, when required, cleaning the bathroom and downstairs toilet and basin, changing bedding, cleaning the inside of the windows and blinds, and ironing. Gardening, we don't have a lawn, weeding and sweeping up leaves etc. Occasional trips to the shops, going out for a coffee, occasional dog walks and admins tasks as and when needed.

Duties include:

Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Looking after pets
Gardening

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
Must be comfortable with pets
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

I have a guide dog.

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.

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