Positive PA Wanted DP405a

Positive PA Wanted

Ref

DP405a

Location

Bognor Regis

Details

This role is to support a Woman

The candidate should be a woman*

Drivers licence required

Preferred

Employment status

Employed or Self-employed

Hours per week

Shift days/times are listed in job description Please apply even if you can only do one of the shifts

Hourly pay rate

Employed - £14.10 per hour (weekdays) or £14.45 per hour (weekends) / self employed - £18.75 per hour

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I am a woman in my late 50s with varying interests in baking, arts and crafts and trying to keep a positive mindset/approach to life. I am looking for a PA to support me with my day to day living and ensuring that I am living my best life.

I am a full time wheelchair user and use a hoist for all transfers. I live in Bognor Regis in my own home and have a manual wheelchair accessible vehicle (driving this is preferable)

The hours that I am looking for support are listed below

• One week = 9am to 5pm on Fridays
• Alternating week = 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays
• Other hours may be available to cover sickness/holidays

Even if you can do one of the above shifts, please still apply.

Rate of Pay

PAYE

• Weekdays = £14.10 per hour
• Weekends = £14.45 per hour

Self Employed

£18.75 per hour

If engaged on a PAYE basis, you will also be entitled to holiday pay.

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Duties include

• Moving and handling
• Other relevant duties as required
• Administration
• Housekeeping
• Shopping
• Cooking
• Companionship
• Bathroom assistance
• Using the hoist to support me with transfers

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
• 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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