Summary
Strong-Minded, Outgoing and Ready for Adventure… PA Wanted!
Ref: CB2235
Location: Trowbridge
Details
This role is to support a Woman
The candidate should be a woman
- Drivers licence required: Yes
- Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Employed or Self-employed
Hours per week:
7 hours a week in the evenings to support personal care Monday 20.00 till 21.00 Wednesday 20.00 to 21.00 Friday 20.00 till 21.00 Sunday 20.00 till 21.00 Hours can be flexible
Hourly pay rate:
£14.50 for employed and self-employed is £17.95 to £18.50
I'm a friendly, chatty and determined 24-year-old wheelchair user looking for a kind, creative Personal Assistant with a great sense of humour. I love playing on my switch, doing arts and crafts, acting, and theatre - I recently performed in David Copperfield: A Life at Theatre Royal Bath!
I'm currently looking for someone to join my team for evening shifts to help with evening personal care but also looking for bank staff to cover hours for morning shifts and occasional outings. Must have a positive, up for a laugh attitude and can encourage my independence.
I have limited hand dexterity so patience is key but can do standing transfers from my chair.
I would like someone who can put my abilities first, not my disability. Ask me what I can and want to do today, support and guide, not just do it for me.
Duties include:
- Medication prompting/administering
- Personal grooming
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Housekeeping
- Shopping
- Cooking
- Transportation
- Companionship
- Dressing / undressing
- Bathroom assistance
- Support with showering & hair wash 3 times a week
- She would like to go out socially couple times a week - Evenings
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
- 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
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.
- Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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Strong-Minded, Outgoing and Ready for Adventure… PA employer: Independent lives
As a Personal Assistant for domestic support, you will find a rewarding role that values your reliability and interpersonal skills in a supportive home environment. Our work culture prioritises respect, confidentiality, and understanding, particularly for those with autism and ADHD, ensuring you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible hours. With opportunities for personal growth and a focus on high standards of health and safety, this position offers a unique chance to contribute positively to someone's daily life.
