Female Personal Care Assistant — Driving & Companionship

Independent Lives; Forest Row; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Independent Lives in Forest Row is seeking a friendly female Personal Care Assistant to provide break cover for live-in PAs. The role is part-time (6–9 hours/week) with an hourly rate of £15 in a disability-support context, primarily afternoons.

The employer requires English-reading ability, reliability and good timekeeping, and comfort with pets. Driving is needed for access to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK and willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check if required.
• Role may be offered as employed or self-employed depending on agreement.
• Holiday pay and employment contract may apply if employed.

Responsibilities

• Moving and handling.
• Shopping.
• Cooking.
• Transportation.
• Companionship.
• Bathroom assistance.
• Assistance at meetings.
• Respect for privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Driver over 21

Interpersonal skills

Timekeeping

English reading/writing

Reliability

Job description

Independent Lives in Forest Row is seeking a friendly female Personal Care Assistant to provide break cover for live-in PAs. The role is part-time (6–9 hours/week) with an hourly rate of £15 in a disability-support context, primarily afternoons.

The employer requires English-reading ability, reliability and good timekeeping, and comfort with pets. Driving is needed for access to a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.