Self-Employed PA (No personal Care) LTES525

Independent Lives; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A personal care support service in Ringmer seeks a caring individual to assist a 35-year-old woman. The role includes companionship, cooking, and helping access community services. Candidates should be reliable, creative, and comfortable with pets. This is a self-employed position with flexible hours, offering 2 hours of work per week. Pay will be discussed at the interview.

Qualifications

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality.
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties.
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with community access.
• Cook meals and help with meal planning.
• Take care of pets including cats and dogs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Organizational skills

Creativity

Comfortable with pets

Job description

Overview

I am looking for personal care support for a 35-year-old woman who lives in Ringmer with her son (13). The role is self-employed by the employer (no personal care). Hours: 2 hours per week. Location and scheduling are flexible; the successful candidate will help me access local community facilities and services. I can usually travel by bus but may experience anxiety and feel overwhelmed at times and would benefit from supportive help. The hourly pay rate will be discussed at the interview.

Documentation and initial meeting arrangements can be discussed at first contact, with a preference to meet away from the home address initially. If successful, you would be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives.

Duties

• Administration
• Cooking
• Companionship
• Looking after pets (4 cats, 3 dogs, and a tarantula)
• Meal planning and preparation
• Other relevant duties as required

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organized
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Creative
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Comfortable with pets
• Able to work to high standards of health & safety

Details

• Hours per week: 2
• Hourly pay rate: to be discussed at interview
• Location: Ringmer
• Driving license: Not required
• Note: If you are successful, you will be employed directly by the employer; holiday pay and employment contracts will apply.

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