About the Employer

I am both the employer and service user. I suffer with Arthritis in my leg and arm and due to this, struggle with mobility and some tasks requiring grip. I use a stick to walk however as my property is on an upper level and have stairs to and from the front, I am unable to get out and about without the support of someone. I have experienced falls in the past which makes me anxious/nervous in attempting this on my own and at times can struggle with general tasks. I have no family to assist me and minimal contact with anyone, leaving me extremely isolated and rarely leaving my home. I am seeking to employ a PA for 4 hours per week, to offer companionship and enable me to get out into the community to socialise, promote my independence and well being and provide friendship.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping• Going to cafe's/restaurants• Meeting new people and extending my support network

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.

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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.

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.
• 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 with a sense of humour and good communication skills