Personal Assistant - SW5

Barrie bookkeeping; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local accountability service is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant in London to provide essential support for social and domestic activities. The role demands a caring individual with previous care experience who can build meaningful connections and maintain confidentiality. Responsibilities include social engagement, personal care, and household tasks, ensuring flexibility and a positive attitude. Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks and provide employment references. Hours are part-time, totaling 12.5 per week at £14.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous care/support worker experience is essential.
• Must be able to motivate the client.
• Confidentiality is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social duties such as attending events and maintaining relationships.
• Support personal care including exercises and healthy choices.
• Help with domestic duties like grocery shopping and cooking.

Skills

Good communicator

Confidentiality

Previous care/support worker experience

Good at building relationships

A good listener

Ability to motivate client

Job description

Job title: Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to: The Employer

Location: London SW5

Hours of work: 12.5 hours per week – 3 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday; 3.5 hours on Saturday

Rate of pay: £14.80 per hour

Are you someone who loves making a positive difference in someone’s life? Do you enjoy variety in your day and building genuine, meaningful connections? If so, you might be the perfect fit for this rewarding Personal Assistant role.

Job purpose:

To assist with a variety of tasks which will help the person who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.

About the employer:

Our client is looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to provide support with social activities and domestic support for 50 hours per month.

Main duties:

• Social duties:
  • keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
  • attend adult education classes
  • attend medical appointments
  • do hobbies such as dog walking, yoga or playing a sport
  • attend social events such as music gigs or the cinema
  • attend work
• Personal care: support with performing exercises and making healthy choices daily.
• Domestic duties: support with grocery shopping, cooking and serving healthy nutritious meals and snacks and help keep the home environment clean and tidy.

Every day is different—so flexibility and a positive attitude go a long way!

Type of person that you/they are looking for:

• Values someone that is kind, caring, honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental, ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect, flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive, willingness to travel and understands equality and diversity.
• Specific requirements: Someone with previous care/support worker experience.

Skills, qualifications, and experience

Essential:

• Previous care/support worker experience
• Be able to motivate client
• Confidentiality
• Good at building relationships
• Good communicator
• A good listener

As part of the shortlisting process, we’ll ask you to fill out a brief questionnaire—nothing daunting! It’s simply to help us get to know you and to ensure the role is the right fit for everyone.

Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.

This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.