Job title: Self-Employed Personal Assistant (PA)
Reporting to: The Employer
Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61
Job purpose
To assist with a variety of tasks which will assist the employer who needs care and support to live their personal and social life according to their wishes and interests.
About the employer
Our client is 77-year-old female living in the Bromsgrove area who is looking to recruit a self-employed Personal Assistant to provide support for 6 hours per week with everyday tasks around the home and to provide companionship.
Main duties
Social duties
* keep in touch and socialise with family and friends
* Support to access the local community
Domestic duties
* Support with grocery shopping, cooking evening meals as well as a few light housework tasks.
These duties may vary from day-to-day.
Type of person that you/they are looking for:
Values: Someone that is kind, caring, professional but is laid back in their approach.
Specific requirements: Someone with previous care and support work experience working with individuals with dementia.
Other: Due to the nature of this role including personal care the potential employer will be considering female applicants only.
Hours of work
6 hours per week – Late afternoon/evening
Every day except Wednesday & Thursdays.
Rate of pay
£15 per hour
Skills, qualifications, and experience
Essential
* Driving licence
* Car and appropriate insurance
* Previous care/support experience with individuals with dementia
* Confidentiality
* Good communicator
* A good listener
* Good at building relationships
Successful applicants will require DBS checks & Employment References.
This role is funded by the Local Authority and is paid 4 weekly.
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