Personal Assistant/Companion (5207)

Suffolk Independent Living; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local independent living service in Felixstowe seeks a Personal Assistant/Companion to enhance the independence of the employer. Responsibilities include supporting them at home and during leisure activities. Candidates must have a full UK driving license, be organized, and have a positive attitude. The role offers up to 13 hours of flexible work each week at a rate of £13.55 per hour. A non-smoking environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• Non-smoker required.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the employer both at home and on outings.
• Assist with leisure activities and trying new things.

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Clear oral communication

Organizational skills

Physical fitness

Motivation skills

Tools

Full UK driving license

Own vehicle

Job description

Personal Assistant/Companion required in Felixstowe

Job reference: 5207

£13.55 per hour • Up to 13 hours available per week

Job description

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.

Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.

Job purpose

To promote my independence, support me with trying new activities and help me with things I enjoy.

About me

I am seeking a Personal Assistant/Companion to support me both in my home and out and about. This includes taking me to leisure facilities, shops and for recreational activities and nature walks.

My hobbies include baking, cooking, going to the cinema, going for nature walks, exercising, swimming, music and art!

I live in a non-smoking household with no pets. A non-smoker is an essential requirement for this role.

Main duties and responsibilities

Supporting me both in my home in Felixstowe and taking me out and about.

Assisting me with activities that I enjoy and supporting me to try new things.

Personal specification

(refer to these when submitting your application)

Essential criteria

• Full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, empathetic, calm and compassionate.
• Organised.
• Good, clear oral communication skills.
• Physically fit.
• Non-smoker.
• Skilled motivator.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Desirable criteria

• A good knowledge of autism.
• Autism training.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Interest in art and creative hobbies.

Summary terms and conditions

• Hours, days and times of work: Up to 13 hours per week. Days and times are flexible and are to be agreed with the employer.
• Pay rate: £13.55 per hour.
• Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
• Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.

The post is subject to the following

• Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
• If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
• References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed.
• Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5207. Please refer to the job description.

Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD