Personal assistant - united kingdom, chichester, west sussex

job title: personal assistant

location: chichester

hourly rate: £12

reference: cz7233

hours/shifts: 6 hrs per week to be split across days (to be arranged with candidate), but occasionally may be necessary to do the full 6 hours in one day.

summary

• i am seeking an energetic, positive and upbeat person to help me to live independently in my own home, and to grow in confidence.

• the role is to support me to manage admin tasks such as bill paying, liaising with housing whilst enabling me to become more independent to manage this myself.

• i would also like support to join new courses, clubs and trying new avenues, accompanying me initially whilst i gain confidence to be able to go on my own.

• i enjoy being out in the fresh air and like visiting gardens and woodlands so would like someone to accompany me on the occasional day out.

• i am very energetic, full of life, friendly and extremely keen to try new things but just lacking in confidence due to previous mental health issues

• i have a friendly dog, which will sometimes be with me during support sessions, so a dog friendly person is ideal.

other requirements

•must be comfortable with pets

• non-smoker preferred or someone who is willing to refrain from smoking during work hours.

all applicants must be willing to undertake an enhanced disclosure & barring service check

successful applicants will be entitled to holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

description

typical duties

social:

• to accompany and support me when accessing the community and activities that i enjoy e.g. swimming, pottery, arts and crafts.

• to help me find and access new activities, if they take my interest and meaningful activities, such as voluntary opportunities.

• to assist and support me with admin duties such as:

• banking,

• opening and sorting my mail

• writing letters and emails filling in forms – good knowledge of benefits would be ideal

• making phone calls on my behalf

• arranging and reminding me of appointments

person specification

the successful applicant will be:

• be friendly with a good sense of humour and be a good sympathetic listener.

• i like to walk and can do so at quite a fast pace, so must be fit enough for this.

• be good with computers, phones and hand held devices.

• be good with admin tasks - help with opening and responding to any mail, emails or phone calls.

• be helpful with any benefit or housing issues, as and when required.

• have good organizational skills.

• be a good motivator.

• be reliable with good time-keeping

• be respectful of my privacy and confidentiality

• be able to communicate clearly and effectively and speak, read and write in english.

• be legally permitted to work in the united kingdom.

• be able to work to a high standard of health and safety at all times.

• have patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

• be honest and cheerful.

please note, if you are successful n your application for this role you will be employed directly through the individual and not independent lives.

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