Self-employed Personal Assistant Start Date: As soon as possible Location: Little Downham, near Ely, Cambridgeshire Working hours: Tuesday Friday 09:30 16:30 Pay: £15.35 per hour Full bespoke training in the particular requirements will be provided. A standard DBS certificate is required for this position. About me: "I am an ambitious, optimistic and very independent person who is looking for a Personal Assistant on a self-employed basis, to support and enable me to live my life in the best way possible. I am a qualified dog trainer, with two dogs of my own that are trained to assist me. I enjoy gardening, particularly growing my own food. I own a business and work in a flexible manner both in and outside my home. I am a wheelchair user with a complex medical history, needing support to run my house/garden/life. I am not looking for a carer or a nurse. I need a Personal Assistant to support me in achieving and fulfilling my ambitions. I know from experience that the partnership we will build is integral to my well-being, and therefore, we will need to work together to ensure the working relationship is based on the principle of enablement. My ultimate Personal Assistant will: Be comfortable around animals I have 2 assistance dogs at home( Essential ) Hold a clean UK Driving Licence and have access to your own vehicle. You may be requested to drive my vehicle from time to time. ( Essential ) Have a good sense of humour. Be motivated, enthusiastic and a good timekeeper Be comfortable with Information Technology, including online learning Be reliable, organised and able to produce and sustain excellent standards Be flexible and hardworking, understanding that the tasks you undertake will need to be completed to my satisfaction and standards, as you will be working in my home. Have great communication skills, fluent in English & a good listener Have a sense of pride in your work Be calm, patient and caring with a friendly demeanour Always understand the need for confidentiality Duties would include : Household duties including vacuuming, dusting, washing floors, etc. Keeping my van and wheelchairs clean and tidy Preparing meals/food for the freezer Assisting me with things I am unable to do independently Any reasonable request for assistance The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. Previous care experience is not required or expected, as full training will be given. Interviews will be held via Google Meet, via a link that will be sent in advance.