Position: Personal Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Hours per week: 8 hours (Tuesday – 3 hours, Thursday – 3 hours, Saturday – 2 hours)
Hourly pay: £20 an hour
Drivers licence required; own vehicle needed.
Key Responsibilities
* Dog Care
o Comfortable with dogs and willing to walk or support the owner to walk the dog.
o Attend dog training sessions with the owner and the dog, who is being trained to become an assistant dog.
o Order dog food; support social outings with the dog (shops, cafés, etc.).
* Health & Medication
o Fill weekly medication pots.
o Order medications for the owner and the dog.
o Remind the owner to get blood tests one week before infusion appointments.
o Accompany the owner to medical appointments.
* Daily Living Support
o Assist with food shopping and creating shopping lists.
o Help prepare meals.
o Keep the flat clean and tidy, including monthly shower drain cleaning, cleaning kitchen cupboards, shampooing carpets as needed, and using dishwasher/washing machine cleaner every three months.
o Handle laundry and changing bedding.
* Social & Community Engagement
o Help the owner arrange visits with friends.
o Support the owner in getting out and about.
* Other Tasks
o Assist with basic garden maintenance.
o Provide support with understanding and managing finances.
Additional Duties
* Administration
* Housekeeping
* Transportation
* Companionship
* Looking after pets
About You
* Friendly, patient, and respectful.
* Comfortable around dogs and willing to be hands‑on with pet care.
* Organised and proactive.
* Able to work independently and follow routines.
* Has a valid driving licence (the customer's own vehicle is available for use).
Candidate Qualities
* Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality.
* Reliable with good timekeeping.
* Able to follow instructions and work on own initiative.
* Patient and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
* Honest, cheerful, and creative.
* Must be comfortable with pets.
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 may be employed by the individual employer or on a self‑employed basis, depending on suitability and agreement, in which case you will receive an employment contract if employed.
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