Suffolk Independent Living • Felixstowe, Suffolk
About this role
Personal Assistant required in Felixstowe, Suffolk
Relief cover for holiday and sickness
£13.34 per hour
Job Reference
5266
Job description
Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.
About me
Hello there – I am seeking a Personal Assistant to help me enhance my quality of life here in Felixstowe. I am a quirky, happy lady. I have some different health issues that affect my day-to-day life and mobility and therefore, I use a wheelchair on all outings and require support with some personal care.
I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant who will have the flexibility and resourcefulness to be able to help whether I am having a good or bad day.
Overall, I like spending time with people, and my PA will enjoy supporting me to carry out various tasks in my home. You might also be required to support me on outings when my other Personal Assistant is unavailable.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Support me with personal admin e.g., post and emails.
- Help me to plan my meals for the week.
- Being chatty and friendly whilst carrying out duties.
Accompany me shopping in the local area.
Personal Specification
(refer to these when submitting your application)
Essential Criteria
- Non-smoker
- Car owner who is willing to use vehicle to transport me (and my wheelchair) during work time.
- Can use own initiative.
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Good sense of humour
- Kind temperament
Desirable Criteria
- Shared interests and keen to try new activities.
- Ability to push me in the wheelchair when I’m out and about.
Summary terms and conditions
- This is a relief position, to cover holiday and sickness.
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Pay rate
£13.34 per hour.
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Annual leave
The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
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Expenses
You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role. You will be paid mileage at a rate of 45p per mile.
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Sick pay
I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
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Pension
I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.
The post is subject to the following
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Background check
A satisfactory Enhanced with Barred List(s) Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this position.
o If you have been convicted of a criminal offence, please send these details to SIL in a separate email or in a sealed envelope together with a stamped addressed envelope. This will not be shared unless you are shortlisted for the post.
References
If successful, you will be required to provide details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer, or character references if you have not been employed (this cannot be a family member).
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Trial period
This post is subject to a probationary period of 3 months.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5266.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form
https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
suffolk@silmail.org
Telephone
01473 603876
Post - Address
SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD