Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Uckfield

Hourly rate: £15 per hour

Reference: JDES224

Hours/shifts: 6 hours per week

Summary

I am a 22 year old female looking to employ a likeminded, female PA for friendship.

I need support with accessing social and leisure activities.

I am creative and enjoy horse riding, cycling and going to the cinema and would like company with these activities.

I have autism and can sometimes become quite anxious. Someone with an understanding of autistic people and a patient and understanding nature would best suit the role.

I have some comprehension and communication issues.

I require a driver with their own car.

This is a rewarding role with all professional training provided.

Other Requirements

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

• Must be comfortable with pets

• 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

Personal Care:

I sometimes need help with personal grooming. Getting dressed and brushing my hair.

Social:

Accompanying and assisting me when accessing social and leisure activities.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Female due to personal care needs

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