About the Employer

I live in Colchester and am looking for a flexible, supportive, and empathetic Personal Assistant to help me stay connected with my community and enjoy getting out and about.I regularly attend appointments and would appreciate someone who can accompany me when needed. This may involve staying with me during appointments or returning later to collect me, depending on the circumstances. I am looking for someone who is trustworthy, reliable, easy-going, friendly, and understanding. Will need to be flexibly. I have a keen interest in fire engines and enjoy collecting die-cast models. I am also interested in photography and love sharing my hobbies with others. I am a friendly, relaxed, and flexible person who enjoys good company. I would love support to get out more, whether that's going for a coffee and cake, exploring local places, or helping me reconnect with my local community and social activities. The ideal PA will be patient, supportive, and happy to help me build my confidence and independence while making the most of the things I enjoy.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• photography • Die cast models

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Other relevant information

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.
• 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 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.

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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 work as part of a team.
• 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 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.
• 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. Training will be provided by the employer.