About the Employer

Hi I am an active young person with lots of interests and I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant. I am a dancer, actress and gymnast. I am a member of a professional dance company based in Derby and would need suport to access this on a weekly basis

I am also involved with two drama companies and am also a multi award winning gymnast for Special Olympics GB. I also like to go to the theatre, travel, do crafts, go shopping and enjoy being out and about with my friends.

it would be lovely if someone who applies for PA post  shared some of my interests 

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

I do have down syndrome but fairy high functioning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• dancing • acting• gymnastics

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• 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.

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 work as part of a team.
• 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.


An interest in the arts. The ability to communicate effectively with me and to put me at the centre of all you do whilst supporting me.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.