Personal Assistant

PA Pages; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive home assistance service in Haywards Heath seeks a reliable and creative individual to assist with domestic tasks and shopping to promote independence. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, follow instructions well, and maintain high hygiene and organization standards. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undergo a background check. The position can be offered on employed or self-employed terms, depending on suitability.

Benefits

Holiday pay if employed

Employment contract if employed

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Non-smoker preferred during working hours.
• Willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Responsibilities

• Support with domestic tasks and shopping.
• Undertake all aspects of laundry.
• Administration tasks as required.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety.

Skills

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Hygiene and organization

Ability to work independently

Fit and healthy

Comfort with pets

English proficiency

Job description

I am a 48-year-old man, with an acquired brain injury, which has impacted my short-term memory.

I am looking for support with domestic task and to go shopping, so I can be as independent as possible.

I enjoy watching TV, playing computer games, and listening to music.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• Laundry- All aspects
• Taking out rubbish
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace
• 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

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.

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.

Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9