About the Employer

I am a woman diagnosed with multiple complex disabilities. I have a good sense of humour and have a positive outlook on life and a strong interest in healthy living and good food. I enjoy a holistic lifestyle and being out in my garden. I am predominantly housebound and my mobility is very limited. My wheelchair requires lifting and pushing. I am unable to do basic daily tasks and I have severe food allergies which requires very specific handling of food and severe reactions to chemicals and fragrances. I struggle with speech, understanding others and short-term memory therefore patience, listening skills and good communication is absolutely essential.

A driving license and own car is preferred but not absolutely necessary for the right applicant. I am flexible to some degree with time and days however, it is imperative that the agreed weekly planned hours are fulfilled. If you can fulfil some, but not all of these hours, please do still apply.

Current hours available are 2 weekday mornings from 10am until 2pm. Either a Saturday or Sunday morning from 10am until 12 noon twice a month. Additional hours may be available weekdays from 5.30 to 7pm.

The duties of my Home Help/PA would include:

• Cooking: I need someone very confident in the kitchen to prepare meals in batches to specific recipes. Must be happy to use equipment such as an electric pressure cooker and food processor. You will also work closely with me to create food plans and try different recipe. A Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate would be ideal however, this can be completed once in post which would be funded by myself. Previous cooking experience preferred but an enthusiastic and competent foodie with great kitchen skills would also be considered.
• Day-to-day chores: such as laundry and housework completed to a very high standard at all times due to my illnesses. You really need to enjoy cleaning and have a good eye for detail.
• Facilitation: with admin and paperwork, computer work, light gardening, activities inside and outside of the home and accompanying to medical appointments. I am looking for someone who is honest, empathic, patient, caring and conscientious with a positive and cheery disposition. They must be hard working, reliable and flexible with a very strong sense of confidentiality and honesty. I need someone to really enjoy their job and who wants to invest in learning about me and the role. It is important that I can work well with someone who has a similar work ethic and standards as myself.
• Due to severe reactions to chemicals, the household is totally fragrance free. These reactions can be triggered by any fragrance including perfume, laundry products, even a strong smelling deodorant or body wash and due to working closely together, I do need this taken into consideration when you are applying for the position. Assistance can be given with some fragrance free products.

Thank you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Acquired Brain Injury • Invisible

Several disabilities including Multiple Sclerosis

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies. Perfume free household.

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.
• 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 to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

Cooking; I need someone very confident, with experience in the kitchen to prepare meals in batches to very specific recipes, this will be the main focus of the position. You will also work closely with me to create food plans and try different recipe>

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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.
• 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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First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.