About the Employer

I am looking for a Personal Assistant to help me with house hold tasks which includes cleaning and some meal preparation at times. I have multiple issues effecting my mobility including slipped disks in back and awaiting new knees. On occasions i do use wheelchair and will need support to access the community socialising , shopping and appointments .I also at times struggle with my mental health.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Dogs / horses • Colouring • Gardening

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2x large dogs excitable but friendly.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social 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.

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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.
• Have a lively personality.


Employer has asked if PA would consider taking her dog for a little walk at times as she is unable to do this anymore.