Job Title: Female Personal Assistant

Location: Southwick

Hourly rate: £10.42

Reference: DP6249

Hours/shifts: Three mornings a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. These are 1 hour shifts and shift times can be between 8am-11am (this can be discussed at interview. Holiday and sickness cover may be available when required.

Summary

I am a happy go lucky lady looking for support with some personal care and minor household tasks to enable me to live independently. I am a spiritual person who is open to everyone from all different walks of life. I love my arts and crafts and enjoy making candles and cards.

The successful applicant must be comfortable with providing personal care as you will be supporting me to get showered and ready for the day ahead.

Other Requirements

• "Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9."

• Must be comfortable with cats

• Non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description

Typical duties

Domestic -

Support with:

Making my bed

Changing bed sheets when requested

Take washing off of the airer

Making a hot drink for me

Personal Care:

Support with:

Showering

Washing my back and other parts of my body I am unable to

Wash/Dry my hair when requested

Support to dry me

Support to get me dressed

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Female due to personal care needs

Must be comfortable with cats

Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the work place

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives