About the Employer

I am both the employer and service user, who is in receipt of a direct payment to allow me the opportunity to employ a PA to assist and support me with social outings and companionship. I have a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy, as of late this has progressed and I am now profoundly physically disabled, I am extremely sociable, intelligent and have no learning difficulties, however my speech has been greatly impacted due to my diagnosis and this has affected greatly on my ability to communicate effectively with those who don’t know me well, adding difficulties for others to at times understand what I am saying. This has affected my confidence when accessing social outings and events, however the support of a PA would minimise this for me and will allow me the opportunities to do the things I most enjoy. I am a wheelchair user and have access to both a manual and electric chair. My PA would be required to support all personal care elements, such as assistance with toileting, feeding etc.: I have a catheter fitted so someone with knowledge or experience in Catheter care would be desirable, however training can be provided if the job was offered. I enjoy the company of others and being busy, I have a good sense of humour and enjoy most things like going to the pub or out for meals, going to Sunderland football matches, attending quizzes and having a great love of music, so concerts and tribute events would be options for the sessions I attend with my PA. I have access to an adapted vehicle which would be available for outings if the PA was able to drive, however this is not essential. I am seeking a PA to offer companionship/friendship and assist and support me to access the community and social events. I am looking for a personal assistant to support me with my day to day care and support when accessing the community Duties will include: • Administering medication when required • Assisting me with personal care when out and about • Encouraging and supporting me at social activities and assistance to engage in my local community Such as: • Going to the pub • Sunderland Football matches • Quizzes/Quiz nights • Being out and about • Playing Dominos • Attending tribute bands/concerts as I have a great love of music • Accessing new opportunities and group events where I can meet new people and socialise with others I am looking for a personal assistant who has experience in the care sector. The candidate should show initiative and enthusiasm and have a good sense of humour and ability to engage and communicate effectively. I am looking for someone who is flexible, reliable and committed to providing consistency and care and someone with a caring nature and commitment to providing the care I require Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (DBS process and costs will be covered by Sunderland council).

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

Speech difficulties

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to the match/pubs and quizzes• Being outdoors/socialising with others• Music festivals/concerts and tribute bands

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Other relevant information

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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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 preferred but not essential.

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.
• 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

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.
Catheter Care. Training will be provided by the employer.