Job Opportunity: Self-Employed Personal Assistant

Key job details

Newlyn

£16.82 per hour

15 hours per week

Monday – Friday, 3 hours per day

Driver with access to a vehicle is essential

Self-employed

Description

Female client is seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support with daily living. The role involves assisting with attending appointments, shopping, and encouraging engagement outside the home, as well as helping with general household tasks. The client has Autism and lives with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and non-epileptic seizures, so understanding, patience, and a calm approach are essential. The position also involves working within a family environment, as the client has a 9-year-old son. Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a supportive, person-centred approach are key.

Key responsibilities

General household support (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation)

Shopping and errands

Transport and support to access the community

Essential requirements

Applicants must:

Be self-employed

Hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Have access to a roadworthy vehicle

Hold a current Enhanced DBS

Have public liability insurance

Have a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) from HMRC

Terms:

This role requests a self-employed person to provide services directly to the client. You will be paid by them and not our organisation. 

Job Application

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