Female Support worker / personal assistant BRR7831

I am a friendly, active, 32-year-old female, who enjoys walking, cycling and going to the gym. I am looking for a personal assistant to support me to participate in activities I enjoy, to support me to take positive responsibility for my health and wellbeing and to recognise when I am feeling unwell and support me to access appropriate services. A driver with access to their own vehicle is essential to this role. Relevant training can be provided. Duties include: Other relevant duties as required Transportation Support me to participate in activities I enjoy. To support me to engage more with the community through groups and organisations. Support me to attend medical appointments as required. To recognize when I am feeling unwell and support me to access appropriate services. Support and encourage me to take positive responsibility for my health and wellbeing Candidate qualities

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality Able to tolerate the employer smoking in the workplace 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 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. Please note, 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.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
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