Vacancy Title: Personal AssistantReference Number: CC383Location: CroydonHours per week: Various shifts available, please apply if you can do any of the following.Monday – Friday: 2 hours morning, 1 hour afternoon.Saturday – Sunday: 2.5 hours morning, 1 hour afternoon, 1 hour evening.Hourly pay rate: £12.21Mileage rate (if applicable):DetailsI am looking for care for a: womanThe candidate should be: any genderDriving licence required: noAccess to own vehicle required: noOvernight care required: noJob DescriptionSummaryFriendly and positive individual employing looking for cover staff to join her team. This role is vital to enable independence within the home. Shifts are short so give lots of flexibility. Tasks will involve personal care, preparing meals, general domestic tasks including laundry and cleaning.I am a very outgoing, friendly and socially confident lady wanting to enjoy life.Hobbies are visiting nice parks; enjoy cinema; seaside trips; coffee with friends; dining out; church functions; love writing, used to own company.This role is to provide me with daily personal care support tasks, that I can’t manage independently while at home, as well as some domestic support. Full instructions and training will be given so you can be confident in your role. I’m a wheelchair user and have a power chair so I’m independent away from home, running my errands, attending leisure and social activities.You would be expected to access my property using the Key Safe entry system for your shifts.Just to add MS is not just a physical disability that is seen, there are hidden disabilities. PAs at times will need to exercise empathy.Candidate qualities:Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality 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 always work to high standards of health & safety Other Personal Qualities:Understanding of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a benefit Time conscious, punctual and reliable Observant and present (presence of mind) Employee Duties:Medication prompting/administering Personal grooming Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Administration Housekeeping Shopping Cooking Transportation Companionship Dressing / undressing Bathroom assistance Additional duties:Highly important for PAs to keep each room clean and tidy to allow me safe and unobstructed access. To ensure employer has access to water; gadgets; charger; keys at the end of all calls. PAs responsible for charging powered wheelchair of a night; and personal monitor every morning. Additional requirementsThe role requires close personal contact with an individual who is extremely vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission. Preference may be given to applicants who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Careful consideration will be given to applicants who can show the vaccination is not suitable for them on reasonable grounds. Non-smoker due to medical reasons Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours Vulnerable to the risk of infection and disease transmission 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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Full time live in bar staff position in busy Irish family run pub in the heart of Kings Cross.Working between 30-40 hours a week, experience not necessarily required but must be willing to learn/be trained in a real authentic spit and saw dust pub.