About the Employer

Hi, I am a young lady that lives in Stratford on Avon. I am looking to employ a Personal Assistant for 18 hours a week to support me to be independent/confident whilst out in the community. In the flat, while I don’t need them to perform activities for me, I also need motivational support while I complete activities myself inside the flat such as house cleaning. I am also looking for the PA to be willing to listen to me (a Listening Ear). I am able to understand what I need to do but I would appreciate some encouragement with the social aspect of being outside of my home. Once my confidence has increased, I would also like to be able to partake in some more social activities and be able to interact with others when in public.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.x2 cats.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in 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.
• 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.