PA Support Needed – Gentleman in Uckfield Ref: ES1065 Location: Uckfield Details This role is to support a Man The candidate should be a man* Drivers licence required: No Employment status: Employed or Self-employed Hours per week: 3 mornings per week - 1 hour each (days/times TBD) Hourly pay rate: £12.71 employed/if self employed please apply with rates and terms - We are looking for a kind and reliable male Personal Assistant to provide support for 1 hour over 3 mornings to assist a creative gentleman with his morning routine and getting him ready for the day. He has Alzheimer, osteoarthritis, a lump in his prostate, stomach ulcers and sensitive skin due to the use of steroid creams, so someone who has experience with these care areas/medical experience is highly desirable. The role includes some personal care, light exercise and general support with his morning routine to help him feel ready for the day. He is a retired furniture designer and maker, enjoys reading, cricket and doing newspaper puzzles. If you'd like to make a difference and help someone start their day off right, this is the role for you! - Duties include: - Personal grooming - Other relevant duties as required - Companionship - Bathroom assistance - Help with light exercise in the morning, but mainly assist with morning routine/getting him ready for the day 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 - Must be comfortable with pets - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - Someone patient, warm, and dependable - Comfortable with light personal care - Happy to sit, chat, and engage in calm, creative activities - A genuine interest in supporting someone to enjoy their hobbies - Able to tolerate a pet cat. - Experience in the conditions listed in the job description/medical experience is highly desirable 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 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .