Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Croydon

Hourly rate: £10.42

Reference: CC414

Hours/shifts: Minimum 4 hours. Potentially 2 x 4 hours shifts (12-4pm) Saturday and Sundays

Summary

I am a 60 year old woman looking for a carer to assist with household tasks including cleaning, gardening and general household tasks. My disability causes me to have mobility issues which prevent me from being able to do things around the home.

I need someone who is trustworthy, has high standards of housekeeping and can complete everyday household tasks as required. I also live with my son who is disabled, he has ASD and learning difficulties so I need someone who can be sensitive to others living in my household.

We have a dog so I need someone who is comfortable to be around dogs.

The hours available can be somewhat flexible and tasks may differ depending on the weather (e.g. days which are suitable for doing gardening). I am looking for a minimum of 4 hours a week but additional hours can be discussed.

There is also some holiday cover available.

I have a compromised immune system to the successful applicant must be able to adhere to high standards of hygiene and infection control.

Other Requirements

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

• Must be comfortable with pets

• Non smoker required due to medical reasons

• 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

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

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

Experience with caring role or homemaking desirable but not essential

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