Personal Assistant: Community Access Support

Independent lives; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent lives in Chippenham is seeking a patient, reliable Personal Assistant to support a woman in her 50s with daily tasks, transport to appointments, shopping and companionship. The role requires a calm, kind and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to drive and manage occasional longer journeys with a well-behaved dog accompanying on some trips.

You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle; confidentiality and high health and safety standards are

Qualifications

• Driver's licence is required.
• Own vehicle is needed.

Responsibilities

• Shopping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Provide assistance in supporting independence and accessing the local community

Skills

Driver's licence

Own vehicle

Job description

PERSONAL ASSISTANT: COMMUNITY ACCESS SUPPORT

Ref: WC1175a

Location: Chippenham

Details

This role is to support a Woman

• Drivers licence required: Yes
• Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status: Employed

Hours per week: Ad Hoc (immediate start, but can be flexible to accommodate)

Hourly pay rate: £18 per hour

I am a lady in my 50's in long-term recovery from a car crash and negotiating life with injuries including brain injury which causes hypersensitivity, fatigue, pain etc. I love the outdoors and nature and enjoy reading and crafting.

I am looking for a calm, kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport for occasional longer drives and more local ones to attend appointments, visit friends and with shopping etc. I will need help with lifting shopping etc. errands to buy/collect things etc.

I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking is essential. I have a well-behaved medium-sized dog who will need to come with me on some journeys. She is happy to travel in the footwell or boot.

A confident careful driver with access to their own vehicle is essential. A larger vehicle like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as smaller vehicles tend to be difficult due to my injuries, however it is possible a smaller heavier smooth car might work fine for me., Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Provide assistance in supporting my independence and accessing the local community

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.

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I am a lady in my 50's in long-term recovery from a car crash and negotiating life with injuries including brain injury which causes hypersensitivity, fatigue, pain etc. I love the outdoors and nature and enjoy reading and crafting.

I am looking for a calm, kind and patient Assistant who has the flexibility and time to support me when I need transport for occasional longer drives and more local ones to attend appointments, visit friends and with shopping etc. I will need help with lifting shopping etc. errands to buy/collect things etc.

I find some sounds and light difficult and some situations overwhelming so someone who is sympathetic and forward thinking is essential. I have a well-behaved medium-sized dog who will need to come with me on some journeys. She is happy to travel in the footwell or boot.

A confident careful driver with access to their own vehicle is essential. A larger vehicle like a people carrier or SUV type would be ideal as smaller vehicles tend to be difficult due to my injuries, however it is possible a smaller heavier smooth car might work fine for me., Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Must be comfortable with pets
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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.