PC10 / 09 / KE6 Self Employed PA / Support Worker / Care Assistant

A Contract to provide Services is offered, to fulfil the duties of a Personal Assistant to a blind person, to enable them to live as independently as possible.

The person contracted should be officially registered as self-employed with HMRC and be responsible for correctly reporting and paying their own income tax and national insurance contributions to HMRC.

The Client is looking for a reliable, caring, respectful, non-judgmental and friendly person who is calm and has a good sense of humour.

You must be able to drive and be comfortable around animals, especially and array of dogs and cats.

You will be assisting with cleaning, appointments, shopping, walking multiple dogs, meal preparation and planning, reading information, completing forms and a whole host of varied tasks in and outside of the home, therefore ensuring that the person can keep their independence whilst living in their own home., The varied duties when required will include:

• Assisting with the care of the guide dog and the other pets, including help with walking, feeding and cleaning.


• Assisting with the basic upkeep and tidying of the garden and outdoor areas.


• Helping with all household tasks that require sighted assistance, which will include sewing, ironing, and putting away of laundry. Cleaning and tidying within the house maintaining a habitable, safe environment.


• Help with preparing meals, including labelling of food containers and organising the same such as to aid a blind person.


• Sighted assistance with setting up and using various equipment and technologies within the home and office.


• Assistance with all written material, correspondence, completing forms where necessary.


• Guiding and being aware of giving verbal information to a blind person about the environment when both indoors and out travelling.


• Driving Client to and from events/venues, medical appointments, vet appointments and shopping trips.


• Assistance with correspondence and any other reading and writing tasks, which may be required to support a blind person e.g. reading information on food and cleaning items, signage etc.


• Assist with care of animals and vet trips, as and when required.


• Support to attend meetings and social events where necessary.


• Any other task which may reasonably be asked of someone providing the services of a Personal Assistant.


Additional information
PA support worker to assist a registered blind person to maintain their independence in and out of the home. Including assisting with the care of cats and dogs so must be comfortable around many animals.

The Client works with some flexibility so you will be able to plan your own schedule around their support needs when appropriate.

The applicant must be a competent driver with the use of a reliable car. Mileage expenses will be paid for these duties (excluding commute). Local knowledge and access to the use of a SatNav are essential.

Being comfortable around many animals is essential.

It is important that the applicant can provide these services at times requested, when given reasonable notice, so a flexible approach is needed.

Please be advised that, as an Individual Employer, sponsorship cannot be provided. Therefore, your right to work in the UK must be already established.

You must have relevant Liability Insurance (proof will be required). You must also need to have a DBS or be willing to undertake one, at your own cost.

You must have further ID and valid references.

You must have experience in the care field working directly in peoples own homes.

You will be resilient, observant and with the ability to follow instructions. You should have good communication skills, with a proven track record of being reliable and punctual and a willingness to go the extra mile.

Training and guidance will be given.

Trust and total confidentiality with respect to all matters is essential.