Personal Assistant CC414

I am a 60 year old woman looking for a carer to assist with household tasks including cleaning, gardening and general household tasks. My disability causes me to have mobility issues which prevent me from being able to do things around the home.
I need someone who is trustworthy, has high standards of housekeeping and can complete everyday household tasks as required. I also live with my son who is disabled, he has ASD and learning difficulties so I need someone who can be sensitive to others living in my household.
We have a dog so I need someone who is comfortable to be around dogs.
The hours available can be somewhat flexible and tasks may differ depending on the weather (e.g. days which are suitable for doing gardening). I am looking for a minimum of 4 hours a week but additional hours can be discussed.
There is also some holiday cover available.
I have a compromised immune system to the successful applicant must be able to adhere to high standards of hygiene and infection control.,

• Experience with caring role or homemaking desirable but not essential

Employee Duties:

• Personal grooming


• Eating and drinking assistance


• Moving and handling


• Other relevant duties as required


• Housekeeping


• Shopping


• Cooking


• Transportation


• Companionship


• Gardening


• Dressing / undressing


• Bathroom assistance


Additional requirements

• 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.


• 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


• Must be comfortable with pets


• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety, 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.