PA/Support Worker – flexible, immediate start (no personal care)
Ref: ES169a
Location: Lewes
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
Self-employed
Hours per week:
Wednesdays and Thursdays, with an optional Sunday. Minimum of at least two of these days. Hours are usually 10.30am to 2.30pm, but flexibility is required as shifts may run over. Please apply with your availability.
Hourly pay rate:
£20 per hour
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We are looking for a PA to support a blind male musician in a varied, responsible and rewarding Personal Assistant, with an immediate start. This position is ideal for someone who is organised, flexible and confident taking initiative, while enjoying being part of a creative and busy lifestyle.
The role focuses on overseeing the smooth running of daily support. Responsibilities include managing and coordinating other PAs, delegating tasks, advertising for cover when required, ensuring PA cover is always in place, paying wages and handling general administration. You will also be involved in practical day-to-day support such as cooking and assisting with social events. There is no personal care involved.
Shifts are available every Wednesday and Thursday morning, or Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of two shifts from these days. Hours are typically 10.30am to 2.30pm, though flexibility is essential as working times can occasionally run over.
You must be computer literate, as the role involves a significant amount of typing and note-taking. A full manual driving licence is essential, as you will need to drive the employer’s car, and you must also have access to your own vehicle. You should also be comfortable working in a smoking environment; smoking does not take place in the main working area, and high-quality air filtration and ventilation are used throughout the year.
No previous experience is required. What is essential is flexibility, patience, understanding and a positive attitude.
Duties include:
- Other relevant duties as required
- Administration
- Cooking
- Documenting on my computer any correspondence or conversations that I have during your shift.
- You will also organise and complete the day-to-day tasks on a software called Outlook Professional.
- When required you will need to drive me in my vehicle to any appointments or events I need to attend.
Candidate qualities:
- 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
- Happy to work in a smoking environment
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.
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.
Please note: If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.