Job Opportunity: Employed Personal Assistant
💷 Hourly Rate: £15.51
⏳ Hours per Week: 9.5 (potential for more)
📅 Schedule: Flexible and to be arranged
📍 Location: Threemilestone
Description
A thoroughly lovely gentleman in the Truro area is looking for a PA to compliment his current support network. A firm advocate of social justice and human rights, the client is looking for some support ensuring he is ready for the day. The client would prefer a PA who has had a good deal of life experience as well as lots of experience in the care/support sector. The successful applicant will be calm, empathetic, considerate in how they communicate and able to work in a Trauma Informed way. Someone with a knowledge of BSL and/or Makaton would be advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Support with life admin
✔ Reminders about personal care
✔ Being an advocate when interacting with professionals
✔ Supporting with social inclusion
✔ Light shopping duties
Personal Attributes
As outlined above, the successful applicant will have a wealth of experience. This does not necessarily have to be of a professional manner, but someone who has “lived a life”. They will preferably be a female, with great skills in communicating and adapting their communication when required. Ideally, you will be a self-reflective person who is aware of your own limitations and triggers.
Essential Requirements:
- Great communication skills
- Relevant Training/Qualifications
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Flexibility & adaptability to adapt to changing demands or unexpected situations.
- DBS Check, references and standard training (can be provided free)
- Data Protection and Confidentiality – follows UK GDPR regulations
- Full driving licence, access to a vehicle + business cover (if applicable)
Why Apply?
If you enjoy supporting others, take pride in organisation, like the outdoors, cooking, and meet the requirements above, this could be a rewarding role for you.
Terms:
This role is advertised on behalf of our client. You will be employed directly by them or their representative, and not by our organisation.
How to Apply:
Email your CV to PA@cornwallsupportlounge.org.uk, quoting reference REC-053.
For updates regarding your application, please contact the email above.
