Personal Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Assistant to provide essential support for an individual with disabilities. This role involves assisting with personal care, household tasks, and promoting socialization and independence. The ideal candidate will be honest, reliable, and empathetic, with a genuine interest in helping others. Join a fulfilling position where your contributions make a significant difference in someone's daily life, while also enjoying the companionship of a friendly pet dog. Flexibility in hours is advantageous, making this an exciting opportunity for someone looking to engage meaningfully in their work.

Qualifications

• Must be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, cooking, and household chores.
• Assist with appointments and managing paperwork.
• Promote friendships and independence.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Listening Skills

Flexibility

Education

Previous Caring Experience

Job description

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I am a lady who has epilepsy and needs help with light housework (making teas and coffees, as I cannot handle hot liquids). I live with my husband and child. Looking for a PA who likes dogs.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Crafting

Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets, including a friendly pet dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments such as hospital or doctor visits.
• Support the individual in caring for pets.
• Support with getting to and from school, work, college, and social activities.
• Support and/or prompt access to sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialization and participation in activities.
• Promote friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork and correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

The individual's needs may vary daily, and tasks may reflect this. You may be required to perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

You are responsible for reporting all accidents immediately, reporting hazards, and ensuring the safety of the individual at all times.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including social media restrictions related to the role.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive, and caring.
• Have good listening skills and provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities or illnesses is required.
• Be flexible and adaptable to daily needs.
• Flexibility in hours is advantageous as they may vary.
• Be self-motivated and willing to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.