Job Opportunity: Self-Employed Personal Assistant
Key job details
Helston
£15.84 per hour
24 hours per week available
Monday - Sunday
9:00am – 11:00am (fixed hours)
Additional hours to be agreed with the client, depending on appointments and activitie
Driver with access to own vehicle is essential
Self-employed
Description
We are looking for a kind, reliable and flexible Personal Assistant to provide support to a friendly and determined individual who is an amputee and values her independence and connection with others. With the right support, she enjoys leading an active and fulfilling life and would like a PA who can encourage and enable her to do the things that matter most to her.
Support will include daily assistance with personal care such as washing and dressing, delivered in a respectful and person-centred way that promotes dignity and confidence. Beyond the home, the role offers the opportunity to support her to access the community, including visiting her mum, going into town and enjoying shopping trips, helping her stay socially connected and engaged.
The PA will also provide support with attending regular hospital appointments, so flexibility is essential. This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, adaptable and positive, and who enjoys supporting someone to maintain independence, choice and control in their day-to-day life.
Key responsibilities
Providing daily support with personal care, including washing and dressing, in a respectful and person-centred manner
Supporting the individual to maintain independence, dignity and confidence in day-to-day activities
Assisting with accessing the community, including visits to her mum, trips into town and shopping
Providing support to attend regular hospital and healthcare appointments
Offering flexible support in line with changing appointment times and daily needs
Encouraging social engagement and supporting an active, fulfilling lifestyle
Essential requirements
A kind, reliable and respectful approach to supporting others
Ability to provide personal care support in a dignified and person-centred way
Willingness to support an amputee and promote independence and confidence
Flexibility to support regular hospital appointments and changing schedules
Ability to support the individual to access the community, including shopping and social visits
Good communication skills and a positive, encouraging attitude
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries
Right to work in the UK
Why apply?
If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in organisation, like the outdoors, cooking, and meet the requirements above, this could be a rewarding role for you.
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.