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Job Description Applicants must be female. This role is compliant with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Work: Exceptions, Part 1, Occupational Requirements). This post involves entering the employer’s bedroom when she may be in a state of undress and being present in the home when employer is having medical treatment, in a semi dressed state. For reasons of dignity, privacy, and safety, this role therefore requires a female worker. This constitutes a Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. Hours: 7 hours per week ο Wednesday: 9am – 12:30pm ο Thursday 9am – 12:30pm Location: Penketh, Warrington Rate of pay: £13.45 Immediate Start Available About the role: A compassionate and reliable ‘Personal Assistant/Cleaner’ is required to support a female employer, living with serious chronic illness. The ideal candidate will have a genuine desire to improve the employer’s quality of life, both in the home and in accessing the wider community. Key Responsibilities: • Escorting the employer to appointments, outings (e.g. long walks by the canal) and social and medical engagements, using a car and wheelchair (pushed by the assistant). This may sometimes include taking rabbits to veterinary appointments and any other outings desired by the employer. • Following instructions and using a duty checklist (usually sent via WhatsApp/text) to ensure tasks are completed well. • Performing thorough house cleaning daily, meal preparation, food shopping, running errands and daily tidying. • Managing laundry, changing bedding, and maintaining/cleaning the pet area; including care of small animals (rabbits). Following surgery and other medical treatment, bringing meals, making hot water bottles is needed. Requirements: • A calm, kind and gentle professional is required. • Ability to work independently and respect the employer’s need for considerable rest, due to severe pain, illness and mobility issues. • Strong time management, organisational skills and attention to detail. • A friendly and respectful working relationship is highly valued. • A driver with a clean license and access to a car is required, to take employer out into the wider community (a mileage allowance is paid directly by the employer). Additional Information: • Hours: 7 hours per week ο Wednesday: 9am – 12:30pm ο Thursday 9am – 12:30pm ο Additional hours may occasionally be available by arrangement. Application Instructions: Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you believe you are suitable for this role. Successful applicants will then be invited to interview stage by the employer. Email: [email protected] Quote Reference: DP/SL39 The Independent Living Team will forward your application to the employer, who will contact you directly.