Self – Employed Personal Assistant CILR/Dorset/230326

Compass Independent Living; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Independent Living is seeking a self-employed Personal Assistant to support a mother and son in their own home in Dorset. The role covers household tasks and meal assistance, with Saturday and/or Sunday hours and additional school holiday coverage.

You must be trustworthy, discreet and flexible, with good communication skills. A driving license and access to your own vehicle are essential; DBS clearance or references may be requested.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK proven.
• DBS clearance and/or references may be requested.
• Self-employed status and vehicle ownership required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out household tasks at the client's home.
• Help with meals and meal planning as needed.
• Provide support to mother and son in their own home in Dorset.

Skills

Confidentiality

Reliability

Dignity

Communication

Punctuality

Initiative

Organisation

Autism/PDA experience

Driver licence

Job description

Self - Employed Personal Assistant CILR/Dorset/230326

To support a mother and son in their own home.

Main Duties:

• Household tasks
• Help with meals

Personal Qualities and Attributes required:

• Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual, reliable and flexible
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised
• Experience with Autism and PDA desirable
• Car owner with driving license, use of own vehicle required and business insurance essential

You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.

Please note that the person undertaking this role may be requested to supply evidence of DBS clearance and/or references where appropriate.

Hours: Saturday and or Sunday 8.00am - 4.00pm plus school holiday hours

Pay: Self - Employed - £18.00 per hour

Job Type: Part time

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.