Support and companionship

Personal Assistant / Carer Needed! 1 to 1 basis.

​I am looking for a kind, reliable, and proactive Personal Assistant/Carer to provide essential daily support and companionship in a comfortable home setting. This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys making a positive difference in another person's life and understands the value of both practical help and emotional encouragement. I will need some personal care including encouragement to wash brush my teeth and hair. Hair help.

​The Role and What You'll Be Doing:
​Your primary focus will be providing holistic support, including.
​Practical Daily Tasks.
​Household Management: General tidying, cleaning, and light housework.
​Meal Preparation: Cooking nutritious and enjoyable meals.
​Errands: Grocery shopping and collecting prescribed medicines.
​Personal Care Support: Providing sensitive and dignified assistance with personal care.
​Encouragement and Companionship:
​Motivation: Gently encouraging and supporting me to eat, wash, and get out of the house.
​Social Support: Helping to facilitate and encourage socialising and engaging with the community.
​Administrative Assistance: Providing support with managing emails, letters, and phone calls. Supporting me.to appointments and mental health l. Regular hospital appointments too.

​What We Offer:
​Hours: 28 hours per week, structured as 4 hours per day.
​Flexibility: We are open to discussing and adjusting the specific daily rota to find a schedule that works well for both of us.
​Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (you'll need to specify this).
​Benefits: Entitlement to paid annual leave.

​Who We're Looking For:
​The ideal candidate will be:
​Caring and Patient: Someone with a warm, empathetic nature.
​Highly Reliable: Punctual and committed to the agreed schedule.
​Motivating: Able to provide gentle, positive encouragement.
​Organised: Capable of managing household tasks and basic admin efficiently.
​Experience: Previous experience in a care or support role is highly desirable.

Genders which may apply for this job – Female

Hours per week – 28 hours per week

Hourly rate – 12.71

Area – Brighton East

Driving licence required – No

Employer has pets – No

Employer is smoker – Yes

Required care experience – Autism, Mental health, Neurodivergence, Personal care