Creative PA Wanted: Shopping, Crafts, Fun Days Out & Making a Difference! CB2125a

Independent Lives; Melksham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent Lives in Melksham is seeking a creative Personal Assistant to support a friendly young woman with shopping, crafts, and social outings. The role is for 12 hours per week, with a minimum of 6 hours and potential to increase, paid at £14.40 per hour for employed/self-employed arrangements.

You'll help with day-to-day tasks, accompany on trips, assist with baking and light cooking, and provide companionship to build confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Empathy and reliability essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and use own initiative.
• Able to speak/read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to a woman to help independence.
• Assist with shopping, baking, simple cooking and home duties.
• Arrange and participate in outings and activities.
• Transport to appointments and social events.
• General administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Companionship

Cooking

Shopping

Administration

Transportation

Tools

Car required

Job description

Creative PA Wanted: Shopping, Crafts, Fun Days Out & Making a Difference! CB2125a

Ref: CB2125a

Location: Melksham

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week:

12 hours per week - Fully flexible

Hourly pay rate:

£14.40 for employed/self employed rates to be discussed

Do you love arts and crafts, shopping trips and helping people enjoy life to the fullest? We're looking for a lovely, creative Personal Assistant to support a friendly young lady for a minimum of 6 hours a week, with the possibility of increasing to 12 hours a week to cover other PA hours.

This rewarding role involves enjoying fun days out, clothes shopping, creative activities and exploring the local community together. At home, you'll provide gentle support with baking, simple cooking, tidying and other enjoyable activities.

We're looking for someone who is positive, reliable and enjoys building genuine connections. The role is all about companionship, encouraging independence and helping a lovely young woman grow in confidence while doing the things she loves.

If you're caring, creative and ready to make a real difference while having fun, we'd love to hear from you!

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship

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
• 1 dog in the property

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.

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

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