Personal Assistant required in Southwold
* 10 hours available per week
* £15.00 per hour
* Job reference: 5167
* Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
About me
I am looking for a compassionate, caring and open-minded Personal Assistant to support me. It would be nice for my Personal Assistant to have similar interests as me. You will be required to help me with housework, some tasks we will do together. Previous experience would be preferable but being a proactive person and having a positive attitude is more important
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Housework task including but not limited to:
* General household cleaning (including dusting and cleaning surfaces)
* Using initiative for tasks that need to be done
* Washing up
* Washing, drying and putting laundry away
* Ironing
* Changing beds (mine and my children's)
* Vacuuming
* Supporting with uploading to vinted, including trips to the post office
* Support with gardening
* Cooking and meal prepping
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria **
* Able to use own initiative
* Good communication skills
* Compassionate
* Caring
* Positive attitude
* Open-minded and friendly
* Self-motivated
* Able to work without supervision
* Reliable
* Adaptable/flexible
* Respectful
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience
Summary terms and conditions
* Hours, days and times of work:
* 10 hours available per week so you should be flexible
* Shifts will be Monday to Friday
* You may be required to work the occasional weekend if there is an event I will be attending. However, I will discuss this with you beforehand
* Pay rate: £15.00 per hour
* Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
* Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
* Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
* Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
* Background check: A satisfactory Enhanced with the Adult Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
* If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
* References: If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed
* Trial period: This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5167.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form:
Email: Telephone:
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 per week
Experience:
* working in a similar role: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person