About the Employer

I am on a very specialist FOD Map diet and have medications to chew and epi pens for the most severe reactions so require careful food preparation of foods I can eat in my home with no cross contamination from foods I cannot tolerate. There are very few places I can eat out at so please follow my lead on planning social trips out. Training in epi pen use and first aid will be arranged for the right applicants. Due to Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and severe food intolerance and food allergies my home is totally fragrance free due to my severe reactions. Usually cleaning is done with dettol and specialist laundry products which need to be used sparingly and thoroughly rinsed as cross contamination with soap causes severe pain and reactions. I need someone with an eye for detail to help me keep my dishes washed and soap free as this is essential for my health. These reactions can be triggered by cigarette smoke, any fragrance including perfume, laundry products, even a strong-smelling deodorant and due to working closely together, I do need this taken into consideration when applying for the position. Thank you. I am currently flexible to some degree with time and days however, it is vital that the agreed weekly planned hours are fulfilled. I am a man diagnosed with me and chronic fatigue and other multiple complex disabilities. I have a good sense of humour and have a positive outlook on life and a strong interest in healthy living and good food.

I am a practicing Roman Catholic and my mobility is very limited. My wheelchair requires lifting from my mobility car where it is stored and I have a powered wheel which can also be lifted out of the car boot to enable me to use my wheelchair independently when it attaches to the chair. I find it difficult to do basic daily tasks due to my chronic fatigue and have severe food allergies which requires very specific handling of food and severe reactions to chemicals. I struggle with speech, understanding others and short-term memory as I have brain fog on my bad days due to ME therefore patience, listening skills and good communication is essential. A driving license and age requirement for insurance on my mobility car is essential for weekend support.

Drivers must pass the check by Motability to be added to my car insurance cover. It is an electric car so instruction can be given on charging and the specific controls of the car( electric handbrake etc)

The duties of my Home Help/PA would include Cooking: I need someone very confident in the kitchen to prepare meals in batches to specific recipes. Must be happy to use equipment such as an electric pressure cooker and food processor. A Food Safety and Hygiene Certificate would be ideal however, this can be completed once in post which would be funded by myself. Previous cooking experience preferred but an enthusiastic and competent foodie with great kitchen skills would also be considered. Day-to-day chores: such as laundry and housework completed to a very high standard. My home needs to be kept to a very high standard of cleanliness at all times due to my illnesses. You really need to enjoy cleaning and have a good eye for detail. 

As well as ME chronic fatigue I also am on the autistic spectrum so experience of helping me to manage my frustration and related behaviours associated to my Autism would be helpful.

I can be very tired due to insomnia, have “ brain fog” and experience outbursts due to my not being able to communicate effectively . I have “ good and bad days” and need you to adapt the support you provide accordingly as some days I may be so fatigued I cannot get out of bed or do anything for myself. Sometimes an active day one day will result in my being effectively housebound for several days afterwards and needing quiet, a shaded room and quiet to recover. Other days I may be very communicative and enjoy very detailed lengthy  conversations with you on subjects I find interesting such as trains, computers, politics and music.

I am a trained horticulturist and find my disability very frustrating as I used to be able bodied. On my “ good days” I hope to be well enough to visit a local venue to possibly join in gardening activities using my powered wheel and wheelchair so I can chat with former colleagues and possibly join in a little. An interest in gardening would be welcome but not essential.

Like many people on the autistic spectrum I do not like noisy or crowded places and may change my mind on activities or where I want to go. If you get to know me you will see when I start to look uncomfortable and will ask me if I want to leave.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going to church• Shopping• Socialising

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Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies.

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 and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

Support with admin work/computer work>

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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

25.

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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


I am looking for a personal assistant who has experience in the care sector and who is reliable and committed to providing consistency and care. Someone who is honest, empathic, patient, caring and conscientious