Friendly and Reliable female Personal Assistant needed HWES1667 in Pevensey

This role is to support a woman. The candidate should be a woman. Drivers licence required: Yes. Own vehicle needed: Yes. Employment status: Employed, 8 hours per week. Days to be discussed. Hourly pay rate: £12.71 p/h.

We are looking for a friendly, caring, and reliable female Personal Assistant/Support Worker to support a 22-year-old woman. We are seeking someone older than the individual being supported who can build a trusting and supportive relationship over time, helping to promote confidence, independence, and overall wellbeing.

The role will involve supporting with:

• Accessing community activities and travelling to new places by bus and train.
• Attending the gym and swimming sessions, including support with travel and participation where needed.
• Building confidence in social and community activities.
• Assistance with everyday living skills, including cooking, laundry, and maintaining a safe and organised home environment.
• Providing support with problem-solving and managing situations that may be challenging.
• Offering reassurance, encouragement, and emotional support when required.

The successful candidate will be a confident driver with a good knowledge of the local area and experience supporting people to access community activities. They will be patient, nurturing, and skilled at helping someone build confidence and independence, particularly when navigating situations that may feel challenging or overwhelming. Most importantly, we are seeking someone who can develop a positive, trusting relationship with her over time, helping her feel comfortable, supported, and empowered.

As the role involves working within the family home, the successful applicant will be trustworthy, reliable, and someone both she and her family feel comfortable welcoming into their lives. Ideally, they will also be able to provide guidance and support in situations where she feels unable to seek help from her parents, encouraging her to make informed decisions and advocate for herself with confidence.

Duties include:

• Other relevant duties as required
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Companionship

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Additional requirements: Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours.

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 the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check. 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.