Self-Employed Personal Assistant CILR/Dorset/02/08/24

Compass Disability Services; Bridport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A disability support service in Bridport is seeking a part-time caregiver to assist a 44-year-old lady with daily tasks including household chores, shopping, and social activities. The ideal candidate should be responsible, reliable, and have good communication skills. A full driving license is required, and the role offers flexible hours totaling 13 per week, with pay rate of £20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong enough to move heavy packages.
• Must have a full driving licence.
• Good social skills and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with household tasks.
• Support with shopping and social activities.
• Help with pet care and meals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Respectful of confidentiality

Responsible and reliable

Ability to work on your own initiative

Job description

Overview

To support a 44-year-old lady with a diagnosis of sacral instability, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, ADHD and ASD to maintain their independence and support them in their day-to-day life to enjoy singing, swimming and a good natter.

Responsibilities

• Household tasks
• Shopping
• Social activities
• Pet care
• Occasional help dressing
• Help with meals

Qualifications and qualities

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual and flexible
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised
• Strong enough to move and put away heavy packages (like dog food and cat litter)
• Must like cats and dogs
• Swimmer preferred but not essential
• Full driving licence and aged 25 and over for insurance purposes to drive Motability car
• You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.
• FOR SE: Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate. Self employed preferred.
• FOR EMPLOYED: Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references.

Organisation note

Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting.

Hours, pay and type

Hours: 13 hours total per week — Mondays, 2 hours; Wednesdays, 4 hours (evening); Thursdays, 7 hours

Pay: £20.00 per hour

Self Employed

Job Type: Part time