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Job description

The Churches Trust is seeking individuals to join our panel of self-employed Personal Assistants. This flexible opportunity may suit people who have a few hours to spare and experience in a caring or supportive role. Personal Assistants can choose hours that fit around their existing work and family commitments.

Responsibilities

• Providing companions.
• Promoting and supporting independent living.
• Providing a sitting service.
• Assisting individuals to attend appointments.
• Accompanying individuals to social activities.
• Shopping and running errands.
• Light housework.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Able to communicate with clients and families.
• Able to work independently and use sound judgement.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries.
• Committed to treating clients with dignity and respecting their choices and independence.
• Able to follow agreed service boundaries and report concerns appropriately.
• Holds a current valid driving licence and has reliable access to a suitable vehicle.
• Willing to obtain appropriate business-use motor insurance before undertaking relevant assignments.
• Willing to complete an appropriate AccessNI check arranged through The Churches Trust.
• Able to provide two satisfactory references.
• Understands that the role is self-employed and is willing to manage the associated tax, National Insurance, insurance, record-keeping and invoicing responsibilities.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in care, community support, disability services, older people’s services or a similar role.
• Experience of supporting or assisting people in a responsible capacity.

Further Information

This is a self employed role. Hours of work are between 9am-5pm, Mon to Fri, you give us your availaibility and we match you with suitable clients. Access to a vehicle is essential.

Application Information

If you are interested in helping people remain independent and connected within their community, we would love to hear from you. For further information or to express your interest, contact The Churches Trust: Telephone: 028 7131 1322 Email: info@thechurchestrust.org.uk