About the Employer

I am a lady living in Stratford-Upon-Avon, who is looking to build a team of personal assistants to enable me to live as independently as possible in my own home.  I am very proud of my achievements and need support to empower me to do even more and to achieve my personal ambitions.  I have a cat and two Guinea Pigs who play a big part in my life - so you must be able to get on with cat and Guinea Pigs.  

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gym and Swimming• Social activities• Gardening

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Cat and two guinea pigs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with gardening.

The overall aim of this role is to work as part of my support team to empower me to live independently in my own home. To support me with all aspects of personal care as necessary (e.g. washing, bathing and getting dressed>

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as shifts may start before and or after 10pm

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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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle, for insurance purpose you must be

21.

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.


we are looking for two or three PA s depending on how many hours you would like to work, please state the amount of hours you would like to work when applying

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.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.