Female buddy/personal assistant MVES258

Independent lives; Uckfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal support service in Uckfield is seeking a buddy/PA to assist a friendly lady in her 40's who is bedbound. The role involves providing companionship and support to help her overcome mental health challenges and build confidence, potentially enabling her to visit family. Flexible hours starting at 2 per week, increasing to include overnight care. An excellent opportunity for someone compassionate and reliable.

Qualifications

• Must be respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
• Comfortable working with pets and high standards of health & safety.
• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the employer to build confidence and increase independence.
• Provide companionship and manage housekeeping duties.
• Transport the employer for family visits.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

Patient

Job description

2 hours per week, day to be agreed. Hours to be increased over time, to include overnight care, so flexibility is a must.

Hourly pay rate: £12.21

I am looking for a buddy/PA to be a companion and support me to manage and overcome issues created by my mental health. I am a friendly lady in my early 40's and am bedbound.

The role will involve supporting me to build up my confidence to increase my independence, hopefully leading to me being able to leave the house to visit my family.

This is a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties include

• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Looking after pets

Requirements

• 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
• Must be comfortable with pets
• 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.

Disability Confident

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