Job Advert – Self-Employed Personal Assistant.

Job ref: DPLMRC

Personal Assistant

Bournemouth BH8 area.

About the Role:

We are looking for a self-employed Personal Care Assistant to provide support to our Client, who has personality disorders and mental health problems. The Client requires support with increasing social interaction, accessing employment and suitable accommodation. Help with paperwork and administration. To assist the Client to work towards being independent.  

We are looking for 6 hours support per week, days and times to be confirmed.

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous PA experience in a similar role is essential and knowledge and/or experience of personality disorders and mental health matters is advantageous
• Must have patience, enjoy socialising and be reliable
• Confident to be directive as and when required
• Full, valid driving license
• DBS Check will be required
• Legally Able to Work in UK
• Provide evidence of self-employment such as Public Liability Insurance, Terms and Conditions, tax reference number.

The BCP Direct Payments Advice Service is a support service for individuals who are living independently within the community. We are not the person you will work for. You will work for the individual or family we are supporting.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.

For more information or to discuss the role further, please contact 01202 451863

Please send your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role applied for to