Job Description

Personal Assistant(s) for a young woman @ minimum 15.00/hr in BS8 - FTE 29.3k minimum

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Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 50626963

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PERSONAL ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Between 8 and 23.5 hours per week depending on whether 1 or 2 successful applicants /15.00 per hour minimum/FTE 29,250.00 minimum

Bristol BS8.

JOB PURPOSE

Personal Assistant Role - Clifton


We are seeking a reliable, friendly and organised Personal Assistant (PA) to provide personal and administrative support to a young woman in her mid-30s, based in Clifton.


The role will be predominantly home-based at her residence, though some administrative tasks may, by agreement, be completed remotely from the PA's own home.


Our client is a creative and nature-loving individual who enjoys arts and crafts, particularly painting and flower drying, and who shares her home with four much-loved ragdoll cats.

About the Role:


Hours per week:


If a single PA: 16 - 23.5 hours per week.


If 2 PAs: 8-12 hours per week.


15/hour minimum during weekdays and 20/hour at weekends, possibly more depending on experience, qualifications and satisfactory probationary period.


Some flexibility regarding both hours per week (less on some weeks, more on others, depending on the needs at the time) and timing is very desirable, including preparedness to work very occasionally at weekends


We are open to employing either one full-time PA or two part-time PAs, depending on applicants' skills, preferences, and availability. If two PAs are appointed, their responsibilities may be divided broadly as follows:

Household-focused PA - supporting with household organisation, day-to-day tasks, and personal assistance. Administration-focused PA - assisting with paperwork, scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative responsibilities.


(Please note that if two PAs are employed, they would generally work separately rather than at the same time).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

These will vary considerably according to circumstances but will include assistance with most if not all of the following:



Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry and emptying of bins Communication with surgery and pharmacy and occasional collection of medications Receiving medical deliveries and their storage Assistance occasionally with non-strenuous aspects of personal care Organising personal affairs, including the reminding and keeping of appointments Assistance with correspondence (hard copy and digital) and other documentation, including filing Dealing with property maintenance matters and liaison with management company Organising personal property, including sale, return or disposal of some items Occasional support with shopping and posting items Occasional care of cats


Occasional general care of garden


Providing companionship Encouragement to access local community and attend social events

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

Kind, caring & understanding

Good at communicating

Good organisational skills and good at dealing with everyday practicalities

Common sense

Able to work flexibly

Able to show initiative

Respect for confidentiality

Complete honesty and integrity

Education to GCSE or equivalent standard in Math's and English

Good literacy and numeracy skills



DESIRABLE



Prepared to work more or less than the usual hours per week depending on needs at the time

Prepared to work occasionally at weekends

Prepared to push a wheelchair occasionally

More than the essential educational achievement; basic IT competence

Experience in similar or related role

Current valid driving license and having a car available for work on occasions

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide meaningful support in a friendly, homely environment. Duties must be carried out in a professional manner, with discretion and with a high regard for confidentiality.





Entry to a contributory scheme is available if requested.


Holiday pay will be 5.6 weeks pro rata.

Key Responsibilities

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Services

Meal Preparation Domestic Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent

Training

Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children

Transportation

Full UK driving license Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com