Weekend Personal Assistant Ref: DP1329a Location: Sidlesham, Chichester Details This role is to support a Man Drivers licence required: Yes Hours per week: Sat Sun Approx. 3/4 hours per day (Additional hours may be available) Hourly pay rate: £15.00 - We are looking for a caring, reliable Personal Assistant to provide weekend support for an individual in their own home. This role is ideal for someone local who is compassionate, patient, and comfortable providing practical assistance while helping someone enjoy a good quality of life. The support is needed on Saturdays and Sundays to help with getting up and dressed in the morning using a hoist, and again in the evening to assist with the bedtime routine. The role involves personal care and supporting comfort and dignity at all times, with training provided where needed. The hours are likely to be around three to four hours each day, with the possibility of longer shifts if you are able to support outings and activities from time to time. This could include accompanying him out into the community, offering a friendly presence and helping him make the most of his weekends. We are keen to hear from someone who lives locally, is dependable, and genuinely enjoys supporting others. If you are looking for a rewarding weekend role where you can make a real difference, this could be a great opportunity for you. Duties include: - Medication prompting/administering - Personal grooming - Moving and handling - Other relevant duties as required - Transportation - Companionship - 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 - Creative - 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 Notes: 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. Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .