2 x self-employed PAs to cover 12 hours per week Ref: LTES1429 Location: Coldean, Brighton Details This role is to support a Woman Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: Self-employed Hours per week: 12 hours per week between 2 PAs. Days and times to be discussed at interview. Mileage to be confirmed. Hourly pay rate: TBD - I am looking for two kind and gentle PAs to support me for 12 hours per week in the community and in my own home. I have an acquired brain injury, and I would like you to help me build my confidence and to become more independent, to support me to navigate the local bus services and routes so I can eventually be comfortable using the service on my own. I am an easy-going person, and I enjoy crafting and would welcome you to do these things with me. I attend a Knit and Natter group which I enjoy, and I am keen to explore other opportunities in the local area with your support. I also like to attend church in Chailey if this is something you could facilitate. I am currently staying with my very supportive sister and brother-in-law but am hoping to find my own accommodation locally. Duties include: - Personal grooming - Eating and drinking assistance - Moving and handling - Other relevant duties as required - Cooking - Transportation - Companionship - Personal grooming -To check I am dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. - Moving and handling. I have arthritis in one of my legs and use a stick. I will need help to get in and out of the car or on and off the bus. - Cooking - Prompt me to have lunch and if we are at home to support with a sandwich or something on toast. 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 - Must be comfortable with pets - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - I do vape but not in the house. - Must be comfortable with pets. We have 2 small, friendly dogs. 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 .