Personal Assistance in Polegate Area for Mom who has mobility issue ES431

Independent Lives; Polegate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local family in Polegate is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a mother with mobility issues while caring for her toddler. The role involves housekeeping, meal preparation, and providing companionship, with flexible hours of approximately 2-3 days per week. Ideal candidates are women who are reliable, child-friendly, and able to work independently. The position offers £15 per hour and potentially includes employment benefits.

Benefits

Holiday pay if employed

Employment contract if engaged

Qualifications

• Must be a woman as per the role requirements.
• Fit and healthy to undertake physical duties.
• Child-friendly with understanding of toddlers.
• Able to communicate in English at a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Support a mother with mobility issues.
• Provide light care support for a toddler.
• Assist with housekeeping and meal preparations.
• Transportation for mother and toddler as needed.

Skills

Respectful of privacy

Reliable with good timekeeping

Child-friendly

Good communicator

Hygienic and well-organised

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistance in Polegate Area for Mom who has mobility issue

Ref: ES431

Details

Location: Polegate

Role and Requirements

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

Hours per week: 2-3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) or flexible depending on individual needs. Hours: Between 4:00PM/4:30PM to 6:00PM/6:30PM, approx. 2 hours per day with possible 3 hours for outings in summer. Occasional flexibility for appointments or extra support. No evening or weekend work required.

Pay

Hourly pay rate: £15

Role Context

A warm and supportive family in Polegate is seeking a reliable and compassionate Personal Assistant to help a mum with mobility issues and provide light care support for her toddler. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a family setting, is confident around young children, and is happy to help with everyday tasks in a kind and practical way. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage those with expertise in preparing traditional Filipino meals and home-style cooking to apply, as these skills align with the family\'s culinary preferences.

Duties

• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Transportation
• Companionship

Support for Mum

• Assisting with mobility around the home (e.g., standing, moving between rooms, getting in/out of chairs)
• Preparation and cooking home cooked meals
• Providing companionship and emotional support

Childcare Support

• Supervising and playing with toddler in the home or garden
• Assisting Mum and toddler to go out (weather permitting) safely to local park or area
• Helping with outings (e.g., walks, playgroups, appointments)

Light Household Tasks

• Tidying up toys and common areas
• Light cleaning (e.g., wiping surfaces, washing up, sweeping)
• Laundry and folding clothes
• Keeping the home environment safe and organised

Occasional Tasks

• Accompanying mum and toddler to local appointments, shops, or activities
• Running grocery shopping if needed

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
• Honest and cheerful; able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• Kind and patient; able to support both mum and toddler in a calm, caring way
• Trustworthy and discreet; respects the family’s privacy and home environment
• Child-friendly; enjoys being around children and understands the needs of toddlers
• Comfortable with cooking; able to prepare basic, nutritious meals and snacks
• Proactive and helpful; willing to take initiative
• Good communicator; able to listen well and follow instructions, and communicate clearly
• Punctual and reliable; shows up on time
• Flexible; open to adapting to the family’s needs

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons, 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 successful, you will be 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 suitability and agreement with the employer. If employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9