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Job Opportunity: Self-Employed Personal Assistant

Key job details

Liskeard

£20 per hour

14 hours per week in the holidays (15 weeks a year)

Flexible, to be discussed with client

Driver with access to a vehicle is essential

Self-employed

Description

I am a positive, kind, and friendly young person who enjoys music, singing, watching films, swimming, going out for meals, and spending time with others. I have a multisensory impairment, including tunnel vision and a hearing impairment, and I use a cane and hearing aids. With the right guidance and support, I enjoy getting out and about, attending events and social activities, shopping, and making the most of the school holidays. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me during the school holidays for 15 weeks each year, helping me access the community and enjoy the activities I love.

Key responsibilities

Shopping and errands

Support with communication when required

Transport and support to access the community

Support to access the community

Support required in holiday times as I attend college in term time

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. 

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What kind of work are you interested in?

Bank roles

Flexible work you can pick up when it suits you. Be there when people need timely support.

Permanent roles

Regular, long-term support to help people live independently. Hours range from a few each week to full-time.

Both

Enjoy the stability of a regular role while topping up with extra shifts when you want them.

Please complete both forms:

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Thank you for applying!

Thank you for applying!

Your C.V. will be passed onto the family or person for their consideration. Due to the high number of applicants received for various roles, it is not possible to inform applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

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Offers of employment will be subject to DBS checks & referencing. If the role is on a self-employed basis, please ensure you have proof of employment status and carers insurance.

Job Application

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