Personal Assistant DP7851

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

Job summary

A personal assistance company is seeking a Personal Assistant in Shoreham-by-Sea to support a woman with domestic tasks. The role requires 1 hour of work each on Saturdays and Sundays at a rate of £15 per hour. Candidates should be respectful, reliable, and have good interpersonal skills. Flexibility in scheduling is available, with potential for additional hours.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Non-smoker due to medical reasons.
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Responsibilities

• Housekeeping duties including cleaning.
• Shopping for necessities.
• Providing companionship.
• Occasionally looking after a cat.

Skills

Respectful of privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping

Able to follow instructions

Hygienic and tidy

Fit and healthy

Patient and excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Able to speak and read English

High standards of health & safety

Sense of humour

Job description

Personal Assistant

Ref: DP7851

Location: Shoreham-by-Sea

Details
This role is to support a Woman

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:
employed

Hours per week:
1 hour on Saturday and Sunday

Hourly pay rate:
£15

I am a disabled woman and a pensioner with attitude! I have a lively outlook, not matched by my physical abilities and I’m interested in politics and disability activism in particular.

I just need 1 hour each on Saturdays and Sundays, to do domestic jobs (like cleaning) that I can’t manage. No personal care is needed.

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

Duties include:
- 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