Self Employed Personal Assistant

Ref: PC209

Location: Bognor Regis

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Details

This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

self-employed

Hours per week:

2 hours per week (10am -12noon) Tuesdays are preferable but can be flexible within the following day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Hourly pay rate:

£18.00 and 0.45p mileage if applicable

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I am a young at heart 60 year old lady who is looking for a personal assistant who can offer companionship and support so that I can get out of the house once a week. I love crafting and spend a lot of time completing tapestries, patchwork and using my sewing machine. I would love to have support so that I can go out for coffee, take a walk along the beach or park.

I am diabetic, so going to the local supermarket for the correct food is important for me. I have good days and bad days due to depression, anxiety and my mental health needs. I am on medication for my mental health, if I do have an off day, please be patient and supportive and a sit down with a cup of tea can really help me.

The successful applicant would be patient, have an understanding and experience of mental health and have a zest for life. Please state in your application the experience you have of supporting someone with mental health needs.

Duties include:

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

Have understanding and experience of supporting individuals with mental health needs

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