About the Employer

I am a friendly 49-year-old with physical disabilities. I use crutches to get around indoors and a wheelchair when I'm out and about. I am looking for a reliable and caring Personal Assistant (PA) to support me for 10 hours per week on weekdays. These hours can be split across two days, making the role flexible. The role includes helping me with household tasks, food shopping, personal shopping, and supporting me to maintain an active social life. I would also like someone who is happy to accompany me to swimming sessions and the gym each week, as staying active is important to me. I already have another PA, so there may also be opportunities to provide additional hours to cover annual leave or other absences. I am looking for someone who is dependable, supportive, and enjoys helping others to live independently. If you are friendly, encouraging, and happy to work as part of a small support team, I would love to hear from you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Football supporter• Bowling• Cinema trips

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Other relevant information

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 and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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.
• 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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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.