Female Personal Assistant
Location: Haywards Heath
Reference: DP3021
Hours per week: Thursday mornings and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons and/or evenings. Possible weekend hours available. Hours to be discussed.
Hourly pay rate: £15.00 per hour
Candidate requirement: The candidate must be a woman. *Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9. A full UK driving licence is required. Own vehicle needed. Driver’s licence required.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Role Overview: I am a 31‑year‑old woman living with my husband and our 3‑year‑old son. My husband is undergoing cancer treatment and will soon have surgery, so I need extra support while he is in hospital and during recovery. This role supports me as a mother and household; tasks include personal care, child support, household chores, and transportation.
Duties:
* Personal care and assistance with morning routine (including helping my son)
* Dressing and bathroom assistance
* Assistance with child care
* Support with physiotherapy exercises
* Moving & handling (including use of a hoist – full training provided; no prior experience required)
* Housekeeping and light household tasks
* Cooking and meal preparation
* Transportation for errands or appointments (may require driving my vehicle)
* Companionship and general support during evenings and dinnertime
* Other relevant duties as required
Candidate qualities:
* Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
* Respectful of employer's privacy and confidentiality
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative
* Hygienic, tidy, and well organised
* Non‑smoker due to working around a baby (or willing to refrain from smoking during working hours)
* Patient with excellent interpersonal skills
* Honest, cheerful, and creative
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Committed to high standards of health & safety
Benefit and Employment Details: If successful, the role may be offered on an employed or self‑employed basis, depending on agreement. If employed, you will receive holiday pay and an employment contract.
Legal Notice: This position is advertised under a gender exemption. All other equal opportunity employment practices apply.
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