Overview
Personal/Support Assistant
Location: Croydon
Details: This role is to support a Woman. The candidate should be a woman*
Hours per week: 10 hours per week. Monday to Friday afternoons with the option of some weekend work. Specific times to be discussed and agreed upon at the interview with flexibility for the right person.
Hourly pay rate: £13.25 per hour
Notes: Hi! I am a disabled mum looking after a delightful four year old. I am looking for an energetic can-do person to help me get back to my busy, working life after some health set-backs. I am a positive person and would love someone to help me get back to my old self, despite my health challenges.
Responsibilities
* Keep the home running smoothly with consideration of mobility issues and safety for a four year old
* Maintain household supplies and inform in advance when items need to be re-ordered
* Coordinate medical appointments and keep track of medications
* Assist with basic forms, school notices, holiday club administration, and ensuring relevant sign-ups
* Cleaning and laundry
* Creating and maintaining a cleaning schedule
* Maintaining household organisation
* Shopping and keeping everything well stocked
* Healthy menu planning and preparation
* Paperwork and administration
* Diary management and health tasks – prescriptions and appointments
* Disability support for meetings and events
* Personal care support – most can be completed independently, with some help needed for flare-ups
Candidate qualities
* Reliable with good timekeeping
* Ability to work independently to a schedule after training
* Hygienic, tidy and well organised
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Honest and cheerful
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Ability to work to high standards of health & safety
* Organised and observant
* Problem solver
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.
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.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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