Experienced PA wanted Thursday & Friday early evening ES1002c
Experienced PA wanted Thursday & Friday early evening
Ref: ES1002c
Location: Uckfield
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
3 hours per week 1.5 hours each on Thurs + Fri
Hourly pay rate:
£25 per hour - open for discussion
I'm looking for an Uckfield (or near) based carer, experienced in personal care, calm and capable, to come from 6.30pm -8pm on Thursday & Friday evenings.
Client is elderly man with mild dementia, he's happy and co-operative with a good sense of humour. He is unable to walk and spends most of his time in his chair.
He is in his 80's and most of his PA's have been with us for around 18months/2yrs -he gets on well with them all. He is well-used to the routine and accepts the care without embarrassment.
Duties are just to clean his teeth, undress, put on dressing gown, use Stand Aid to transfer onto commode, clean him, possibly change his pull-on disposables, then transfer back into chair. Conversation if he wants or just to watch TV and sit with him. Wife will be in house if any extra help needed. Gentleman is easy to get along with and loves a chat.
Someone with personal skills and experience needed. This is a long‑term evening post with occasional ad‑hoc extra hours if you're available.
Duties include:
- Moving and handling
- Other relevant duties as required
- Companionship
- 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
- 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
- Essential that anyone applying should have experience of toileting care and be adept enough to move a hoist around
Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission
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.
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Experienced PA wanted Thursday & Friday early evening ES1002c in Uckfield 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.
