Personal Assistant DP7851

Independent Lives; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A personal assistance service in Shoreham-by-Sea seeks a Personal Assistant to support a disabled woman with domestic tasks for 1 hour each on weekends. The ideal candidate should be reliable, respectful of privacy, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Additional hours may be available. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and may be engaged directly by the employer or self-employed.

Benefits

Potential for additional hours

Entitlement to holiday pay if employed

Responsibilities

• Support with housekeeping duties.
• Assist with shopping.
• Provide companionship.
• Occasionally care for the cat.

Skills

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Ability to follow instructions and work independently

Hygienic, tidy, and well organized

Fit and healthy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Strong health & safety awareness

Sense of humour

Job description

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP7851

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

This role is to support a woman. I am a disabled woman and pensioner with attitude, living outlook, politics, disability activism interest. I need 1 hour each on Saturdays and Sundays to do domestic jobs (cleaning). No personal care needed.

Drivers licence: No

Employment status: employed

Hours per week: 1 hour on Saturday and Sunday

Hourly pay rate: £15

I can be flexible about when you can come, though it must be daytime hours. If it goes well I may offer additional hours if my weekday carer is on leave.

Duties

• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Companionship
• Occasionally looking after the cat

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
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
• A sense of humour!

Additional requirements

Non-smoker due to medical reasons.

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.

Please note, 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.

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