Female Personal Assistant

Vacancy Title: Female* Personal Assistant
Reference Number: NDSES418
Location: Herstmonceux, East Sussex
Hours per week: 12 hours per week, over 3 days. Flexible days and hours in school holidays.
Hourly pay rate: £12.50
Mileage rate (if applicable):45p
Details
I am looking for care for a: woman
The candidate should be: a woman*
Driving licence required: yes
Access to own vehicle required: yes
Overnight care required: no
Job Description
Summary
I am a warm and friendly 37-year-old lady, who has a disability which causes fatigue and chronic pain.
My condition can vary from day to day, this means that the level of support I need each day is changeable. You will need to have empathy as I can look and sound okay, even when I am not. During these times you may need to work independently and proactively.
I am looking for a kind and fun person who can support our young, busy family with things like domestic tasks, some personal care, picking the children from school, preparing meals, and accessing the community.
There will be times you will be supporting my 2 energetic boys (5 and 8 years old) with or without me present. They love exploring, being outdoors and are into dinosaurs and wildlife. You will need your own car to support me/my children in getting out and about.
Your invaluable support will help our family to open up life again, enabling us to do the things we haven’t been able to do.
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
Other Personal Qualities:
Employee Duties:
Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Looking after pets Dressing / undressing
Additional duties:
Escorting my children from school and managing risks accordingly.
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9