About the Employer

I am the employer and also the service user. I have been allocated a direct payment to allow me a PA to support with my hospital appointments for chemotherapy and to enable me to access social outings and visiting my father who is disabled. I am generally quite isolated and do not manage to get out into the community unless supported. I am seeking a PA to provide companionship and assistance in everyday life. Going shopping, attending appointments and accessing social activities. My mobility is poor and I will require support when out and about. I enjoy going out for meals, coffees and slow walks outdoors

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going shopping• Walks/being outdoors• Going for meals and coffee

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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