Self-employed Female Support Workers / Personal (Care) Assistants DP7779

I am a 57-year-old Turkish lady with MS looking for support to continue living an independent life. I live independently in my own flat with my cat Simba. I am bilingual. My condition means I sometimes forget the right words but I am fiercely intelligent and understand everything. I enjoy going out most days as it helps my mental health and MS. I particularly enjoy swimming and going to the shops. I require support with accessing social and leisure activities and going to the shops as my condition affects my balance and mobility. I manage most of my personal care needs myself but need support with showering. I manage most of my domestic needs myself but need support with cleaning. I require support and accompaniment to medical or other appointments. I require a driver with their own car who is proactive and flexible to my changing needs. This is a rewarding role for the right individual. I enjoy social contact and having a laugh and like people who can see the lighter side of life. Duties include: Personal grooming Other relevant duties as required

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 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 Self employed Creative problem solver Able to support with mental health and low mood, 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.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

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