About the Employer

I'm looking to employ a Personal Assistant (PA) to work alongside my existing PA to provide a package of well-rounded support for me. I have diagnoses of complex PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anxiety and Depression. I am also in the process of undergoing an Autism assessment. In addition to my mental health diagnoses I have Scoliosis which can sometimes cause me to be unsteady and have some pain, which is manageable. I will need a PA to support and prompt me with all aspects of daily living.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health

Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Scoliosis

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Horse-riding• Dog walks

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Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 x large dogs - German Shepherd & Labrador.

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.
• 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.
• 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.• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.


Experience of BPD and complex PTSD is essential