Bank Personal Assistant DP5228a

Independent Lives; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A support service organization is seeking a female Bank Personal Assistant in Chichester. This role involves providing important assistance to a young woman with Cerebral Palsy, requiring candidates to be highly organized, patient, and reliable. Duties include support with daily tasks, cooking, and companionship. Flexibility in hours is essential, with potential shifts varying in length. An understanding of special needs is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with eating and drinking.
• Cooking and transportation duties.
• Providing companionship and bathroom assistance.

Skills

Highly organised

Good timekeeping

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to follow instructions

Creative

Job description

Overview

Bank Personal Assistant

Ref: DP5228a

Location: Chichester

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: No/automatic license desirable

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: Bank staff - ad hoc hours

Hourly pay rate: £15

I am a young woman looking for personal assistant so I can be more independent. I have Cerebral Palsy and would like to start doing more things myself. I know what I need but need some support with completing the tasks which is where your assistance would be valued.

Ideal candidates would be highly organised with a methodical approach, as a strict routine is important to me. An understanding of Cerebral Palsy would be an advantage but is not essential. There is also use of a hoist for which full training would be given. If you are able to drive my adapted van that would also be a bonus!

I am looking for bank staff to work ad hoc hours, this could range from shifts such as 2 hour tea or bed calls or an afternoon out.

Duties

• Eating and drinking assistance
• Other relevant duties as required
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance

Candidate qualities

• 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
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• If you are able to drive my adapted van that would also be a bonus! (it is an automatic)

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.

Please note, 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.

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