Active PA Wanted for Community & Social Support ES3313

Independent lives; South Chailey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a proactive, patient Personal Assistant to support a 30-year-old woman in accessing her local community. The role involves accompanying her to cafés, theatres, walks, appointments and other outings, while offering practical support and encouragement.

You will need to be calm, reliable and a good listener who communicates clearly and respects privacy. The candidate should enjoy helping others stay independent, be comfortable with pets, and able to act calmly in

Qualifications

• Good listener with clear communication.
• Reliable with good timekeeping.
• Able to follow instructions and use initiative.
• Calm, compassionate and professional; stay composed in emergencies.
• Comfortable with pets and enjoys walking.

Responsibilities

• Accompany the client to cafés, theatres, walks and appointments.
• Provide practical support and encouragement to access the community.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality; reliable with timekeeping.
• Carry shopping and assist with errands as needed.
• Be prepared to call emergency services if required.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Active listening

Reliability

Time management

Discretion

Patience

Pet-friendly

Independent worker

Job description

We are looking for an active, friendly, reliable and patient PA to support an 30-year-old woman to access her local community and enjoy social activities. This rewarding role involves accompanying her to cafés or the theatre, walks, appointments and other outings, while providing encouragement and practical support.

She is autistic, has severe anxiety and lives with ongoing pain. She is intelligent and independent but processes information slowly, so she values someone who is a good listener, communicates clearly and gives her the time she needs to make decisions. Gentle suggestions and new ideas are welcomed, but she appreciates being treated as the capable adult she is.

She is partially sighted with no peripheral vision. While she manages well independently, she may occasionally need to hold onto your arm in darker conditions or unfamiliar places for guidance. You may also be asked to carry some shopping as/when needed and accompany her to GP and hospital appointments.

The ideal PA will be calm, compassionate and professional, with the confidence to remain composed in an emergency. Although rare, she has a medical condition that can cause her to become suddenly unwell, so you must be willing to call 999 and make decisions whilst you support her until emergency services arrive if needed.

If you are someone who enjoys supporting independence, building positive relationships and helping others make the most of their community, we would love to hear from you.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required


• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality


• Reliable with good timekeeping


• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative


• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties


• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills


• Honest and cheerful


• Creative


• Must be comfortable with pets


• Someone who is active and enjoys going on walks

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.