About the Employer

I am a friendly, outgoing, middle-aged lady looking for a female Personal Assistant/Support worker to help me live independently and access the community. I am neurodivergent and have asthma, which can sometimes flare up quite severely. I also experience migraines and have a spinal condition. Although this does not affect my mobility or ability to walk, it does limit some physical activities, including lifting and certain household tasks. I am bubbly, sociable, and enjoy chatting with people. While I love good conversation, I can take a little time to feel comfortable and build trust with someone new. Therefore, I am looking for a patient, understanding individual who will allow me the time I need to get to know them and develop a positive working relationship. I am also looking for someone who can help me maintain my independence while providing reliable, person-centred support.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• All animals• Getting out and about • Gentle walking in fresh air

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.A cat.

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.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in 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.

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 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 essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.