About the Employer

I am a 30-year-old lady living in Kenilworth with my father, who is my main carer, and we would be your Employers. I suffer from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, commonly known as ME, which causes me to have severe and debilitating fatigue, painful muscles/joints and affects my mobility greatly. As I am unable to walk or stand, I am a wheelchair user and need assistance in transferring into and out of my chair. I require a personal assistant for support to maintain my independence at home and when out. Due to the nature of my disability, I am unable to complete most of my personal care and daily living tasks.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Drawing • Reading, Various leisure pursuits• Watching TV and Eating out

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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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

My 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.>

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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.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


Pushing and manoeuvring a wheelchair is necessary, requiring the candidate to be reasonably fit and in good general health.