PERSONAL ASSISTANT REQUIRED IN ELMSWELL (NEAR BURY ST EDMUNDS)

• This is a fixed term position
• 12 hours available per week
• Shifts are between 11am and 4pm on Weekdays
• £12.21 per hour
• Job reference: 5156
• CVs will only be considered if sent alongside a completed application form. Please see below for further details on how to apply.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Although this job description is correct at present, it may change from time to time after negotiation with the post holder.
Must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this role, sponsorship not available.

ABOUT ME

I am a sixty-year-old woman who lives in Elmswell. I have been diagnosed with various health conditions which affect my day-to-day life and therefore I am looking for a Personal Assistant who can support me.
Despite this, I am a friendly, chatty and approachable person - I love doing creative things and being out in my garden. I am looking for someone with a similar nature who is empathetic and understanding, as well as pro-active and reliable.

SUMMARY TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Hours, days and times of work:
• 12 hours per week - flexible times to be agreed with candidate. Shifts would be arranged between 11am and 4pm on weekdays. Occasional shifts booked in advance but will generally be decided between the two of us.
• Pay rate: £12.21 per hour
• Annual leave: The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work normally done during 5.6 weeks (statutory entitlement).
• Expenses: You will be reimbursed for prior agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Sick pay: I do not operate a private sick pay scheme but provided you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Pension: I do not operate a private pension scheme but I will fulfil my statutory obligations via the NEST pension scheme.

HOW TO APPLY

CV will only be considered if sent alongside a completed application form.
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form and return it to SIL, quoting the job reference number 5156.
Please refer to the job description.
Online form: https://www.suffolkindependentliving.org.uk/application-form-1
Email: suffolk@silmail.org Telephone: 01473 603876
Post - Address: SIL, Unit 21, IP City Centre, 1 Bath Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SD
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week

Experience:

• working in a similar role: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• driving licence and access to your own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In perso

• General housekeeping and home-based support
• Some examples of the work you might do: Ironing, Light gardening/assisting me in the garden if I am feeling well, cleaning, hoovering, washing up etc
• Driving me to pre-arranged appointments
• Occasional odd-jobs and helping me with DIY
• Occasionally running errands to the local shops/post office/bank on my behalf
• Occasionally supporting me with paperwork and correspondence