Self Employed PA required CSES579

I am looking for a self employed PA to work with me for six hours per week. I am a single mum to three children, the youngest is a year old, and I have two teenagers. I have PTSD. Family is very important to me. I am looking for an organised a calm person who will be able to help me with organising and maintaining my home,support with managing paperwork, going out into the community, and support to attend appointments. I experience a lot of pain, which restricts my mobility and makes me very anxious. My current housing situation does not help with my mental wellbeing and I feel very isolated and frustrated about how unsuitable my current accommodation is. I need support to communicate with the agencies necessary to move to more suitable accommodation for me and my family. I am also looking to find a suitable nursery for my youngest child to attend, so want some help to find somewhere, and to arrange visits to potential nurseries and support visiting them. Duties include: Medication prompting/administering Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Clinical tasks Other relevant duties as required Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance 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 Happy to work in a smoking environment English is not my first language, so someone with excellent communication skills. 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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