DP597 Personal Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Part-Time Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 52 year old lady living in the Wattstown area. I am bubbly, friendly, articulate and considerate. I like watching television and films, particularly romcoms such as Love Actually, and have a very eclectic taste in music. I’m a shopaholic and enjoy trips to the cinema. I also like reading and going out for coffee and the occasional meal.

I have Bipolar disorder but am currently experiencing improved mental health. I am very chatty and outgoing, and wouldn’t want my mental health to define me as a person.

I’m very sociable and like having company, I’m a good communicator and have a great sense of humour. I’m looking to recruit someone down to earth, with similar interests, who I can talk to, get on with and go out with to do things I enjoy.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The purpose of the job is to encourage me to get out and about socially, taking part in various activities which I enjoy, whilst boosting my confidence and increasing my independence.

I have a bad back so there will be some housework once a month.

I also attend a gym, and occasionally may need transport there.

RATE OF PAY

£8.85 per hour plus mileage where applicable

HOURS OF WORK

3 hours per week on a Sunday 5pm-8pm

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

To accompany me when out doing things I enjoy – i.e walking, cinema, shopping, go for a coffee
To encourage me to try new things
Occasionally take me to appointments

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Someone who is friendly & down to earth
Someone who is chatty
Someone with similar interests to me

Someone with a good sense of humour
Trustworthy
Car owner / driver
Someone punctual & reliable
Respectful of confidentiality

Someone with similar work experience & knowledge of mental health desirable

ABOUT THE JOB

Although this is a part time job, it will require a National Insurance number to be submitted. A probationary period will be necessary.

The salary will be paid on a four weekly basis, and appropriate holiday pay given.

The post is subject to a DBS Disclosure (Police Check).

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