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Female Personal Assistant LR8236

Job details
Posting date: 24 April 2024
Salary: £13 per hour
Additional salary information: 35p per mile
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 24 May 2024
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Independent Lives
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: LR8236

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Summary

Vacancy Title: Female* Personal Assistant
Reference Number:LR8236
Location: Worthing
Hours per week: 10 hours a week during school holidays
Hourly pay rate: £13.00
Mileage rate (if applicable):35p

Details

I am looking for care for a: child
The candidate should be: a woman
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no

Job Description

Summary
I am looking for a Female Personal Assistant to provide compassionate care for my wonderful 12-year-old daughter. My daughter is a bright and spirited individual who loves nothing more than spending time outdoors, particularly swimming, flying kites on the beach, and exploring nature's wonders. She has a language delay and hypersensitive hearing, making her extra special in her own way.
As a PA you will accompany my daughter during outdoor activities such as swimming and beach outings, ensuring her safety while fostering her independence and enjoyment.
You will need to be attentive to her needs and preferences, including her sensitivity to crowds and loud noises and assist with communication and language development in a patient and nurturing manner, encouraging her growth and confidence.
If you are someone who is not only attentive and calm but also possesses a genuine love for working with children and a passion for promoting their well-being then please apply today.


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


Other Personal Qualities:

Employee Duties:
• Other relevant duties as required
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Dressing/undressing
• Bathroom assistance

Additional duties:
• Accompany my daughter on trips out keeping her safe
• Supervision with dressing and undressing.
• Prompting and checking to was hands after using the toilet.
Additional requirements
• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours. (Employer is a smoker but not in the house.)

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be engaged directly by the individual and not Independent Lives. This role is for a self-employed worker, successful applicants will be required to prove self-employed status and undergo self-employment checks.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9

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