About the Employer

I am a 67 year old gentleman who suffers with depression and finds it difficult to focus and concentrate; although I am physically active and able bodied. I am on the ECC Personal Budget scheme, and ECC have approved 7 hours per week support. My current PA is having to cut back her hours from 7 to 5 per week for health reasons, hence I need to find another PA to cover the remaining 2 hours. May also occasionally need to do extra hours if my other PA is ill. PA required to support & encourage me in my daily activities & help me focus and prioritise my tasks. Having someone with me, providing moral support improves my ability to concentrate enormously. Also helping with household tasks which include washing up, ironing, hoovering and a bit of DIY if possible. Some of the above will vary daily and therefore your duties and tasks will fluctuate accordingly.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

Clinical depression

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Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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.
• 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.


Because I also suffer from SAD, I often sit outdoors even in cold weather, which means my carer sometimes does the above tasks in my flat while I am outside. There would therefore need to be a high level of trust, and references will be essential.