About the Employer

I am is an epileptic lady in her late 30s who lives with her young son and her husband who is her 24 hr carer but has been suffering with his own health lately too and their delightful miniature poodle. Hannah has a rare form of epilepsy, Sturge Weber syndrome and gets no warning prior to fitting. She had brain surgery back in 1995. Consequently she cannot be left alone but doesn’t like to feel she is being “wrapped in cotton wool”!! She needs support with household duties/light housework basic cooking attending Drs appointments occasionally. Hannah enjoys all sorts of crafts , word searches, puzzle books and Tv and Film. Mileage is paid for any trips out.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Crafting• puzzle books• TV & film

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 friendly pet dog.

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 the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

Must be flexible with hours across the day depending on needs. Also likes to have chats and help with tasks that sometimes she is unable to do. >

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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.


There is cover sometimes available for other PA’s illness or holidays.