Personal Assistant MV5788

Independent Lives; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An organization providing support services is looking for a Personal Assistant in Sunderland to support a friendly 22-year-old woman with daily activities and companionship. The role requires a patient and reliable individual who can assist with personal grooming, cooking, and companionship. Hours are flexible during term times and holidays, with an hourly pay rate of £14.

Benefits

Holiday pay if employed

Potential for flexibility in hours

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with pets.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.
• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal grooming.
• Provide companionship and assistance with eating and drinking.
• Help with cooking and dressing/undressing.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Creativity

Good timekeeping

Fit and healthy

Job description

Personal Assistant

Ref: MV5788

Location: Southwick

Details
This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required: No

Employment status:
employed

Hours per week:
Term times-1 weekend day a week 12-5pm, 2 evenings a week 5-8pm. The same hours during the holidays but days/times can be flexible.

Hourly pay rate:
£14

We are looking for a personal assistant to keep our daughter company and help her get out and about to do the things she enjoys. She is a friendly, easy-going 22 year old, who enjoys going out shopping and for walks, and enjoys drawing,writing and gaming when at home. This is a rewarding role for the right person.

Duties include:
- Personal grooming
- Eating and drinking assistance
- Other relevant duties as required
- Cooking
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Our daughter must be supervised at all times as she has no danger awareness.

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
- Creative
- Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
- Must be comfortable with pets
- Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

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