Female buddy/personal assistant MVES258

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

Job summary

A supportive personal assistance agency based in Wealden is seeking a Female buddy/personal assistant to assist a woman with mental health challenges. The role involves companionship and support to help build confidence and independence. Candidates should be reliable, patient, and comfortable with pets. Flexibility in hours and a driver's license are required, and the position may be offered on either an employed or self-employed basis.

Qualifications

• Must have a driver's license and own vehicle.
• Non-smoker preferred during working hours.
• Right to work in the UK and willing to undertake a disclosure check if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support.
• Assist with managing mental health issues.
• Housekeeping and transportation duties.

Skills

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to follow instructions and work independently

Patient with excellent interpersonal skills

Hygienic, tidy, and well organized

Fit and healthy

Creative

Able to speak and read English

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Overview

Female buddy/personal assistant
Ref: MVES258
Location: Uckfield

This role is to support a Woman. The candidate should be a woman*. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: Employed. Hours per week: 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

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

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
• 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.
• 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