[ref. d15702024] Independent Lives - Personal Assistant MVES716
Independent Lives Eastbourne
Personal Assistant
Ref: MVES716Location: Eastbourne
DetailsThis role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: employedHours per week: 3 hours a week on Thurdays
Hourly pay rate: £12 an hour, mileage to be confirmed
I am an 18-year-old female who is looking for a same sex personal assistant to join my existing care team.Living with Autism, ADHD, and mental health complexities has been restricting throughout my childhood and as I transition to adulthood, I would like to gain confidence and independence from Mum to access the community, try new things, make new friends, and meet personal goals with the support of a trusted PA.
The role would be ideally suited to someone starting or looking to progress/diversify their career.The role is initially for 3 hours per week, (Thursdays) with the intention of increasing hours once a relationship is established.
Duties include:
TransportationCompanionship
Encourage and assist preparing lunches and snacks
To assist with building confidence and independence away from Mum.
Encourage and participate in community activities; i.e., shopping, physical exercise, bowling, mini golf, cinema,peer group activities, etc.
Accompany/transport to educational placements and appointments.
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentialityReliable 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
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
The ideal candidate would be:
Dog loverExperience / knowledge / awareness of Autism / Mental Health / ADHD or experience of working with similar
Approachable, non-judgemental, sensitive with approach and empathic
Willing to support and join in with activities
Work with the current MDT and undergo further training to support role where applicable
Strong active listening skills
Approachable, non-judgemental, patient, possess excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and empathy
Youthful outlook, honest, fun loving, and cheerful
Willing to undergo further training to support role
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.
- Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
Independent LivesHailsham, 4 mi from Eastbourne
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week: Ad hoc cover for existing PA's holiday/ sickness - 12 hours a week, Monday, Wednesday Friday 10am - 2pm...
Independent LivesPolegate, 1 mi from Eastbourne
Self- Employed Personal Assistant
Ref: CSES564
Location: Polegate
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week: 3 hours per week
Hourly pay rate: To be discussed
I am...
Independent LivesEtchingham, 16 mi from Eastbourne
Duties.
I enjoy a joke & like to think I amuse my PAs! I take life calmly & am totally
unstressed. This creates a requirement for PAs to be strict about things that affect
my health, therefore an assertive approach is essential.
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