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Personal Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 16 April 2024
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 16 May 2024
Location: Hayle, Cornwall
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Cornwall Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LS-JL-0199

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Summary

Job title: Personal Assistant

Hours of work: Flexible – Monday to Sunday 7-9am and 5-7pm. More hours are available for the first 2 months.

Hourly rate:
Employed £12.00 per hour
Self employed £14.72 per hour

A personal assistant is required in the Hayle area to assist a lady in Cornwall who loves raising her children, seeks a kind and empathetic personal assistant to support her at home. Lady has a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - joint hypermobility/joint pain, migraines and has reduced mobility.
*Female Preferred*

Applicant status required: Employed or Self-employed

Main duties:
- Support with personal care
- Preparing meals
- General housework, including cleaning and laundry
- Creating a safe place for the children
- Tidy and maintain the family home
- Support with bedtime routine for children

Essential requirements:
• A proactive and caring approach, willing to adapt to the needs of the person you are supporting.
• Experience working or spending time with younger children.
• Reliability as this is a long-term position
Candidates must possess good communication skills, have a positive attitude and be prepared to work flexibly. Also, must like cats.

You will be required to have a DBS check (previously CRB), which would be arranged at the employers expense.
Confirmation of the position is dependent on suitable references, and a clear DBS check.
If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and public liability insurance.
Desirable:
• Previous support role experience
• Non-smoker preferable

Closing date: 15/05/2024
Apply in writing with CV to: Adultsadminwest@cornwall.gov.uk
Ref: Advert LS-JL-0199

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