About the Employer

Hello, thanks for showing an interest in supporting me as my PA, I’m a young woman trying to optimise my independence despite my disabilities. I want someone to join me in my journey who will be able to support, guide, and help me to be able to manage life and daily activities. I would like someone to help me learn how much I can do and when I should ask for help. I want someone who will come out in the morning and do affirmations with me and help setting goals for me and encourage me as a person to grow.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Drawing• Creating things• Planning

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.I have 2 dogs both are Akitas and getting along with the dogs and not just me as they are a massive part of my journey and my life..

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

Need to be able to communicate effectively with my family, who are my support when I don't have my PA. Highlighting issues such as mood, appointment outcomes and next steps. >

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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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

21.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• To be able to work on own initiative.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• 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.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.To have an understanding and possible qualifications in neurodiversity and how to support and plan, driving independence.