About the Employer

I am the employer and also the service user who has been allocated 10 hours support per week via a direct payment. I reside independently with a house mate in my own property and have a diagnosis of Autism, PTSD and suffer with anxiety and depression at times. I am extremely isolated and lack motivation due to spending so much time alone and within my own home. I am seeking a PA to provide companionship, friendship, support and assistance with social activities, general support and prompt around my home and assistance to help me maintain my personal hygiene and care. The role of the PA will be to provide companionship and promote my independence, mental health and general wellbeing with the addition of some personal care. The PA I am looking for will assist me in managing appointments and my diary, engaging me in new experiences and supporting to some social events and activities Encouraging, prompting, and reminding me to take medication, help and assist me with personal care & prepare meals. I have some allergies and intolerances to certain foods, so someone with cooking skills to help me prepare freshly cooked meals is a requirement, as this is often missed and not a priority to me generally. I am open to trying new things and have an interest in Arts/Crafts, Video games, being outdoors, going to the beach, Country Parks and Café’s, however I can struggle in places with a lot of noise or when particularly busy. I enjoy attending planned courses/activities but will require my PA to accompany me, as I feel this is something I am unable to feel confident in doing this alone.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mental Health • Invisible

Autism, PTSD and suffer with anxiety and depression at times

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Cat.

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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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.

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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.

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.
• 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.