Self-employed Personal Assistant CSES316

I would describe myself as a quiet person. I enjoy yoga and reading and when my health permits walking and
writing poems. I used to be interested in music, drawing, and sports, such as running, martial arts, and working
out at the gym. I worked as a fitness instructor many years ago, until my physical health deteriorated. I am a very
tidy and organised person. I have several medical problems along with some health issues which are currently
being investigated. PA will support me to live independently and proactively to maintain my overall well-being.
I am looking for a PA to work approximately 10 hours per week, broken down as follows -
2 x 2-hour sessions to support with solving housing, benefits and day-to-day difficulties by problem-solving
with me and carrying out admin tasks, making phone calls, and sending emails on my behalf.
2-3 hours to support with housework and gardening. I like a thorough cleaning done once a week, in which
the furniture will be moved to clean under the furniture. I have a small garden and would like help cutting
the grass.
The above hours can be set as part of a weekly arrangement. Due to medical appointments shift times may be
subject to chase, so a degree of flexibility is important.
3-4 hours to be used flexibly to support appointments. Some appointments will be known in advance, and
for some, there will be 24 hours notice.
Time to be social and go out and have a coffee together., Duties include:
Medication prompting/administering
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship
Gardening

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
To be relaxed, chatty and easy-going.
To know and understand the struggles of mental health, as sometimes I can present low or stressed and
other times stable and sociable.
Good communication skills, so that the person can help me calm down and when on shift, talk through my
worries and help problem solve with me, would be useful.
Confidence to assist and help me when I am struggling with communication difficulties. I can often be
misconstrued and misunderstood, when I am stressed, I say things I do not mean. It would be useful to
have someone there to be able to encourage me and help me phrase the sentences when I am speaking
to professionals.
Good written skills and familiar with benefits forms

Additional requirements
Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours, Vulnerable to the risk of
infection and disease transmission
Notes:
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring

This is a rough guide and the hours would be dependent on what is happening for me in any given week. I would
like a PA to have the scope to be able to carry over hours from one week to another. For example if I have a
medical appointment to work 8 hours one week, carry over 2 hours and work 12 the following week.
Up to 60 miles mileage per week paid at 45 pence per mile., 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.