Compassionate Personal Assistant for Home & Care Tasks

Independent Lives; Sidlesham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Sidlesham (near Chichester) is seeking a part-time personal assistant to support a woman with daily living activities on-site. The role requires discretion, reliability and respect for privacy.

It is employed or potentially placed with the employer, with holiday pay if employed directly. The role involves personal care tasks, mobility support, meal assistance, domestic duties and transport, with an emphasis on safety.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to support a person with care needs.
• Ability to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
• Respectful and discreet, with good timekeeping.
• Able to read and write English to a reasonable standard.
• Comfortable with pets and animal companionship.
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons and health/safety considerations.
• Flexible and able to work in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Personal grooming
• Eating and drinking assistance
• Moving and handling
• Clinical tasks
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Looking after pets
• Gardening
• Dressing / undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Discretion

English reading/writing

Job description

Independent Lives in Sidlesham (near Chichester) is seeking a part-time personal assistant to support a woman with daily living activities on-site. The role requires discretion, reliability and respect for privacy.

It is employed or potentially placed with the employer, with holiday pay if employed directly. The role involves personal care tasks, mobility support, meal assistance, domestic duties and transport, with an emphasis on safety.