Self-employed Personal Assistant Wanted DP5552
| Posting date: | 19 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Pulborough, West Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Independent Lives |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DP5552 |
Summary
Self-employed Personal Assistant Wanted
Ref: DP5552
Location: Pulborough
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
self-employed
Hours per week:
5 hours a week as core, plus additional 2.5 to 3 hours
Hourly pay rate:
to be discussed
Hi, I’m Laura, a chatty mum of 2 at university. I have a disability that leaves me in pain, affects my balance, and ability to communicate. I live with my husband, who mostly works from home, and 2 cats, in a warm, inviting home. I’m looking for PA support while my existing PA is on long term sick leave.
I need 1 hour support on weekdays for help with safety in the home around having a shower, light housekeeping and preparing meals. I want to split these 5 days between 2 PAs, and I’m looking for support anytime from late morning to late afternoon.
I also need someone who can take me swimming once a week, in their car, to help me mobilise around the pool and assist with dressing. Again, I’m flexible on who covers this, as it will be an additional 2.5 hours.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Eating and drinking assistance
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Health and safety awareness around my mobility aids, such as putting a shower mat down and light cleaning of stairlift, shower stool etc.
Candidate qualities:
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
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
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.
Please note, 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.
Ref: DP5552
Location: Pulborough
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman*
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
self-employed
Hours per week:
5 hours a week as core, plus additional 2.5 to 3 hours
Hourly pay rate:
to be discussed
Hi, I’m Laura, a chatty mum of 2 at university. I have a disability that leaves me in pain, affects my balance, and ability to communicate. I live with my husband, who mostly works from home, and 2 cats, in a warm, inviting home. I’m looking for PA support while my existing PA is on long term sick leave.
I need 1 hour support on weekdays for help with safety in the home around having a shower, light housekeeping and preparing meals. I want to split these 5 days between 2 PAs, and I’m looking for support anytime from late morning to late afternoon.
I also need someone who can take me swimming once a week, in their car, to help me mobilise around the pool and assist with dressing. Again, I’m flexible on who covers this, as it will be an additional 2.5 hours.
Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Eating and drinking assistance
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Health and safety awareness around my mobility aids, such as putting a shower mat down and light cleaning of stairlift, shower stool etc.
Candidate qualities:
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
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
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.
Please note, 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.
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