Caring Personal Assistant

Independent Lives; Crawley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Crawley is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant to support a client at home and help with outings when comfortable. You will assist with everyday tasks, keep company, and engage in activities such as Scrabble and games.

The role requires reliability, good timekeeping, discretion, and a patient, cheerful personality. A tidy, healthy, honest approach and the ability to follow instructions while using initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with everyday tasks around the home.
• Accompany the client on short trips out using your own vehicle.
• Respect the client’s privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Reliability

Timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Organisation

Job description

I am a friendly, chatty lady looking for a patient and understanding Personal Assistant to support me in my home and help me enjoy getting out and about when I feel comfortable., I enjoy a good chat and love playing cards and board games, particularly Scrabble. In fact, I enjoy teaching others how to play Scrabble too!

I have an interesting background, having previously worked as a nurse for both the Army and the NHS. I am also hoping to become a Peer Mentor at Pathways, something I am really looking forward to pursuing.

About the role

I am looking for someone who can support me with everyday tasks around my home and, when I feel comfortable, accompany me on short trips out using your own vehicle.

Location and requirements

This role is based in Crawley, so please confirm in your application that you are aware of the location and can reliably commute.

If you are a friendly, patient and supportive person who enjoys a chat, a game of Scrabble and making a positive difference to someone's day, I would love to hear from you!, 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
• 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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.