Position Overview
PA want for friendly mum with MND
Ref: CB2266
Location: Marlborough
Role Summary
This role is to support a Woman. The candidate should be a woman*.
Requirements
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status: Employed or Self‑employed
Hours per week: 21 hours per week
Hourly pay rate: To be discussed depending on employment type
About the Employer
I am a friendly, kind, and patient mum of 3, living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND), diagnosed 4 years ago. I am a full‑time wheelchair user and am looking for a compassionate and understanding Personal Assistant to support me at home.
I live with my husband and two children, with one child currently away at university. Having a PA will give my family some much‑needed time back, so reliability and a supportive attitude are really important.
I enjoy watching TV, reading and have a good sense of humour. I’m looking for a PA who also has a good sense of humour, is kind, patient, and compassionate, and understands the importance of dignity and respect.
Duties
* Personal grooming
* Moving and handling
* Other relevant duties as required
* Housekeeping
* Cooking
* Transportation
* Dressing / undressing
* Bathroom assistance
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
* Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
* Able to always work to high standards of health & safety
Additional Requirements
* Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
* Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
Legal and Application Requirements
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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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