Flexible Personal Assistant for Home & Outings-Holiday Cover

Independent Lives; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Job summary

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide bank/cover support for a wheelchair-using client in Trowbridge. The role includes personal care, moving and handling, domestic tasks, driving, and companionship, with shifts mainly during school holidays and potential ad-hoc term-time coverage.

A driver with own car is preferred, and mileage is paid at 45p per mile. Applicants must be non-smokers and able to work with pets in a supportive, discreet manner.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English to a reasonable standard.
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons and fragrance sensitivities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and grooming support.
• Assist with moving and handling and daily living tasks.
• Administration tasks and light shopping.
• Meal preparation and cooking.
• Transport assistance and driving when required.
• Provide companionship and social support.
• Support user with hobbies and household activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Non-smoker

Reliable

Good timekeeping

Confidentiality

Can-do attitude

Job description

Independent Lives is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide bank/cover support for a wheelchair-using client in Trowbridge. The role includes personal care, moving and handling, domestic tasks, driving, and companionship, with shifts mainly during school holidays and potential ad-hoc term-time coverage.

A driver with own car is preferred, and mileage is paid at 45p per mile. Applicants must be non-smokers and able to work with pets in a supportive, discreet manner.