Friendly and supportive personal assistant wanted MW2111

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

Job summary

A personal assistance service is seeking a reliable and patient individual to support a 38-year-old male client in Chippenham. The role includes administration, companionship, housekeeping, and transportation. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to assist with telephone calls and paperwork. This opportunity aims to make a significant difference in the client's life and support their social engagement.

Qualifications

• Fit and healthy to undertake required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with administration and paperwork.
• Help with transportation for social activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Organizational skills

Creativity

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Friendly and supportive personal assistant wanted

Ref: MW2111

Location: Chippenham

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week

Two hours per week split over two days. Flexibility to be discussed

Hourly pay rate

£14.20

I am a 38 year old man who enjoys getting out in the community to try new social environments which can include going to local coffee shops. My interests include having deep conversations which could be about cooking and personal budgeting. I enjoy exploring the environment and spending time outside.

I am looking for somebody who is patient, encouraging, and understanding, The right person will be reliable and approachable. I am looking for someone who would be willing to join me in the community to support me with social activities.

Knowledge of the benefit system would help in this role although not essential as I would like to find a personal assistant that can help support me with telephone calls, paperwork and face to face appointments.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in my life to help me build confidence.

Duties include

• Administration
• Housekeeping
• 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

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.