Job Opportunity: Employed or Self-Employed Personal Assistant

Key job details

Penzance

£13.38 per hour (employed) or £16.82 per hour (self-employed)
Sleep in nights - £103.29

17.5 hours every two weeks + more to cover holidays

Wednesday 0900-1500
Every other Thursday 0930-1500
Plus holiday cover

Full clean driving licence

Description

A kind, reliable Personal Assistant is wanted to support a lady living with a learning disability, epilepsy and on the autistic spectrum, to maintain her independence and enjoy activities in her local community. She has a keen eye for making jewellery and has a wide range of hobbies from swimming, dancing and going out with her friends, to volunteering at a local charity shop; so someone who shares some of these interests would be beneficial. Support is required to help with day to day tasks such as shopping, meal preparation, and prompting with personal care needs. She has 24 hour care, including sleep ins.

Key responsibilities

General household support (cleaning, laundry, meal preparation)

Shopping and errands

Support with communication when required

Transport and support to access the community

Prompting with personal care needs

Essential requirements

Hold a full, clean UK driving licence

Hold a current Enhanced DBS

Have relevant experience supporting individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or neurodivergence

Terms:

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

Job Application

Thanks for your interest in this role. Please complete the form below to apply. If you are having difficulty with the application, or want some extra support, please contact our team.

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