Independent Lives • Hartfield, East Sussex
About this role
Self Employed PA required
Ref
CSES1332
Location
Hartfield
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required
Yes
Own vehicle needed
Yes
Employment status
Self-employed
Hours per week
To be discussed
Hourly pay rate
To be discussed
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Personal Assistant Wanted (Part-Time – Up to 4 Hours per Week)
A gentleman in his 70s is seeking a reliable and friendly Personal Assistant to provide support with day-to-day tasks. He is a keen dog and nature lover, enjoys following politics, and has a particular fondness for trees and the outdoors.
Due to emphysema, he can become tired and short of breath easily, so is looking for someone who can offer practical help to make daily life more manageable.
Duties will include
- Light cleaning and general household tasks
- Assistance with basic admin (e.g. paperwork, correspondence)
- Occasional help with organising day-to-day activities
About you
- Trustworthy, patient, and respectful
- Organised and proactive
- Happy to work in a calm, home-based environment
- An interest in nature or good conversation is a bonus
Hours
- Up to 4 hours per week (flexible, to be agreed)
This is a great opportunity to support someone in maintaining independence while sharing in friendly conversation and a relaxed environment.
If you are interested, please get in touch with a brief introduction and your availability.
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Duties include
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Housekeeping
Candidate qualities
- Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
- 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
- Creative
- 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
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.
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.
Please note
If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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