About the Employer

I am a 27 year old lady who suffers with anxiety and depression. I also have a mood disorder known as EUPD (Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) as well as a Learning Difficulty and dyslexia. I am looking for a female PA who can provide consistent support to build a trusting relationship to reduce my anxiety and reduce isolation. I wish to be supported to build further networks in the community. As my PA you will need to be patient and understanding and allow for periods when I may be experiencing dysregulated behaviour, you will need to understand what to do in a crisis situation and liaise with my family and friends and professionals to support me. You must be motivating but understanding. I also need a car driver/owner who can accompany me to medical appointments although the main support I require is at home to cope with every day life and tasks such as medication, correspondence, cooking and light housework. The PA must be comfortable around dogs as I have 3 Shar Pei's who are very important to me.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Painting

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.3 Shar Pei Dogs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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.