About the Employer

I am the employer and reside at home with my partner. My partner is diagnosed with mixed Dementia (Alzheimer’s & dementia.) and as such requires someone to be always with her, due to her vulnerability and inability to manage day-to-day tasks, living without support and prompt. We are seeking a PA to become a companion and to build a friendship with her, allowing and encouraging her independence, time without me and to support her to access hobbies, interests, and social activities she enjoys in the community or within the house. She is extremely sociable and loves the interaction and company of others, she is physical fit and well and likes being outdoors, going for walks, going to café’s and particularly likes participating in physical sport darts, boules etc.: Lately however her Dementia has progressed and there may be requirement to complete activities within the home to allow me some time away from my caring role. She has a kind nature and great sense of humour, so will require someone who has good communication skills, is energetic and willing to partake in all activities with her. We are looking for a PA who is empathetic and patient, who will encourage her to be as independent as possible, prompting and supporting her to do as much as possible herself and in her own time. She enjoys being active and busy where possible. Some sessions may take place within the home.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

(mixed) Dementia and Alzheimer's

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• • Walking • Boules • • Playing Darts • Engaging in games (outdoors and indoors) • Going to cafés and being outdoors

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

• someone to offer support and to encourage social opportunities. • someone to promote opportunities to help my partner develop friendships with others. >

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The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


• Someone proactive and able to encourage her to try new things based on her hobbies and interests.