Female Personal Assistant Bcncl

Job Title Female Personal Assistant
Hours: Monday-Friday 12 hours per week to be discussed.
Payrate: £13.00 per hour
Location: Walkersville, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Purpose of Job
I have a long-term health condition that affects my mobility (due to pain) and energy levels. Therefore, the purpose of this job is to provide me with the support I require to ensure the smooth running of my home and be able to spend time with all my children. Myself and my husband currently works from home, and we would expect consideration when carrying out duties regarding noise levels.
My home is a busy lively one, we have three children and a dog. As my Personal Assistant your job will be to provide the domestic assistance around the home that I sometimes need.
My Personal Assistant will work under my direction to meet my needs and will be accountable to me in all aspects of your work. I require a high level of hygiene and cleanliness and someone who is methodical in their approach to the cleaning tasks.
You should always ask first what my needs are and should always listen to and act on my requests and directions. I prefer that my assistance is given by a woman who must be reliable and able to work flexible hours. She must also be able to respect my privacy and understand the need for confidentiality in all areas of her work.
Good general health is important as I need help with everyday lifting and carrying.
Main Duties
My Personal Assistant will be expected to do the following tasks. Some tasks are daily, others weekly or monthly.
As my needs will vary it is important that the Personal Assistant is flexible about what the work involves and agrees to undertake any other reasonable Personal Assistance tasks that I request.
Personal Assistance for myself
Assisting with preparing meals
Shopping and assistance with shopping
Assistance with household management unpacking, fetching, and carrying
General Cleaning.
General Housework (changing bedding, hoovering, etc.)
Training
There are no formal qualifications needed to do this job. For the most part of the tasks and assistance involved can be learned through the Personal Assistant and I working together. I am the person best qualified to know what my needs are and how they are best met.
Where it is required, such as in Health and Safety matters, practical training and guidance will be arranged, and the Personal Assistant will be expected to attend.
Personal Assistant Person Specification
To be my Personal Assistant you must:
Be willing to work under my direction
Be non-judgmental, respecting everyone’s beliefs and lifestyle choices
Be able to always remain close by when working for me
Have good communication skills
Have a positive attitude towards social inclusion
Be confidential in your work and understand the importance of this
Be patient when doing repeated tasks
Not drink alcohol when working for me
Non-smoker preferred due to allergies
Have good general health
Be reliable and trustworthy
Be a good timekeeper
Be able to accept responsibility and work on your own initiative
Be clean and tidy to my specification
Have at least basic reading, writing and number skills
Be flexible
You do not need any formal qualifications, but you must be willing to learn how to do the job under my direction.
This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010.