Personal Assistant AH652

Independent lives, Croydon

Personal Assistant AH652

£27040

Independent lives, Croydon

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 3 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4832305b34ca471aa1e915ff85a46fc0

Full Job Description

friends/family, visits to museums or just for a coffee somewhere would be great. My other interests include astronomy and fishing, a PA that has similar interests and hobbies and a willingness to do these with me, would be amazing. Having a sense of humour would also be a bonus. A PA that can drive and has their own car is essential to the role, mileage expenses will be provided. There is free parking at my address. Duties include: Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Transportation Companionship Most important is to always support me on my weak left side to reduce/prevent falls, should I wish to walk. Transferring between wheelchair and car. Folding and lifting wheelchair in/out of car. Pushing me in my wheelchair. On occasion - assistance to put on a coat, gloves etc. Assisting with activity related requirements, e.g. putting on/off life jacket for sailing. Social: Accompany and assist when accessing social and leisure activities, such as: Sailing (during the season) Fishing (during the season) cinema visiting friends/family local visits shopping The above duties will involve driving in the PA's car, helping me in and out of the car etc.

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 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., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Hours per week: 14 hours per week over 2 days, some weekend days. Flexibility available Hourly pay rate: £13 I'm a keen football fan and support Chelsea FC but please don't hold that against me. I have a wife, 2 stepsons and young granddaughter, who I adore. I'm looking for a personal assistant to take me out for some social and leisure time and to give my wife some well needed respite. We plan for this to be a couple of days in the week, probably Thursday and Friday for the most part but sometimes it will be a weekend day instead so I can go to football matches and visiting friends/family with support. I am wheelchair based. I have weakness on my left side affecting my left leg, left arm and both eyes due to a stroke. I'm recovering well and can still talk to communicate and mobilise, but, will always need support on my left side to avoid falls which can happen quickly if unsupported, hands on is essential. I have a leg and shoulder support which my wife puts on for me., 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.