Personal assistant for a lady in Gooderstone for flexible/sickness cover at £15.00 P/H
I am a 48‑year‑old lady living with multiple chronic illnesses and I am looking to recruit a weekend Personal Assistant to support me with normal daily tasks. I can become mentally and physically tired quite quickly, so a quiet, kind and calm nature is very important. You will need to use your own initiative, be proactive, and allow me space to rest regularly. An interest in gardening/plants, arts and crafts, and a genuine love for animals would be beneficial.
Location: Gooderstone, PE33.
Job description
The role involves supporting me with:
* Personal care (when required)
* Food preparation and domestic household tasks
* Food shopping occasionally
* Walking my dog or letting her outside for toilet breaks
* Any other reasonable duties as requested
Person specification
Essential:
* Female (due to personal care element)
* Respectful and proactive and able to use your own initiative
* Animal lover
* Someone with patience, compassion, kind nature and a positive attitude
* Understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for my privacy
Desirable:
* Shared interests (animals, gardening, arts and crafts)
* Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
* Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs
Summary of terms and conditions
The pay rate for this position is £15.00 per hour for employed PAs and £18.10 per hour for self‑employed PAs. Hours and times of work: Flexible/Sickness Cover. Time to be discussed further at interview. The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
The post is subject to the following:
* Satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer
* Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer
* Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months
Key Responsibilities
Services
* Meal Preparation
* Personal Care
* Domestic Care
* Support to remain independent
Training
* Safeguarding Adults/Children
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