About the Employer

I am the employer for my husband who has been allocated a direct payment, to support with social activities, companionship, and outings. My husband is diagnosed with moderate Dementia and as such requires someone to be with him, due to his vulnerability and inability to manage day-to-day tasks without support and prompt. We are seeking a PA to become a companion and to build a friendship with him, allowing and encouraging his independence, time without me and to support him to access hobbies, interests, and social activities he enjoys. My husband is sociable and enjoys the interaction and company of others, he is physically fit however is now walking with a shuffle. He likes being outdoors, bowling, going for walks, going to the beach and to the pub for a pint. My husband enjoys banter, so will require someone who has good sense of humour with good communication skills, someone energetic and willing to participate in all activities with him. We are looking for a PA who is empathetic and patient, who will encourage him to be as independent as possible, prompting and supporting him to do as much as possible himself and in his own time. He enjoys being active and busy where possible. Some sessions may take place within the home. We are seeking someone to build a friendship and provide companionship in his chosen activities such as: - • Bowling • Going to the pub • Going to the beach/ Beamish • Engaging in activities (outdoors and indoors) • Conversing with and supporting him to complete general tasks himself with prompt and support. • Someone to identify suitable social activities and events. • someone to offer support and to encourage social opportunities. • someone to promote opportunities to help my husband develop friendships with others. • Provide companionship • Football matches and visits to stadiums • Going to breakfast/lunch clubs • Walk along Durham waterside/Penshaw/Herrington Park • Days out to Whitby/Berwick etc • Gardening • Visits to B&M/Home Bargains • Watching a good film My husband’s needs may vary from day to day, and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to the beach/ Beamish• Walk along Durham waterside/Penshaw/Herrington Park • Going to the pub, breakfast & lunch clubs

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure 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.

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 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.