Self-Employed Personal Assistant
Ref: CSES564
Location: Polegate
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: self-employed
Hours per week: 3 hours per week
Hourly pay rate: To be discussed
I am a gentleman in my 60s with a passion for fishing and cinema. I am seeking a self-employed personal assistant, I have some mental health issues and a learning disability, so someone who has experience with this would be beneficial.
I can't read or write, so need someone to read my letters to me. I have some health issues and need support to attend appointments, or to plan how I will get there. I find it difficult to recall information given to me at appointments so need support to remind me what was said.
Patience and understanding are essential as I am an anxious person who prefers a calm, unrushed environment. If you have the relevant experience and a compassionate approach, I would love to hear from you.
Duties include:
Moving and handling
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Looking after pets
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
Calm, patient and cheerful.
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.