Personal Assistant

About the Employer
I am both the employer and service user. I have a diagnosis of Autism and Mental health issues associated to high anxiety and suffer bouts of low mood. I live independently and I am able to manage all aspects of my independence within my home, I am however very isolated due to anxiety and do not venture outside without being accompanied. This has an impact on my mental health, so I am seeking to employ a PA to offer support and enable me to access the community, engaging in normal day to day tasks and provide me some companionship.
The PA will be required to prompt, encourage and motivate me in maintaining my home to a good standard and managing appointments and my diary. Initially the support will be home based, until a relationship can be developed and gradually helping me build my confidence to venture outdoors, encouraging me to access the community and in the longer term assist and support me to look for employment or otherwise.
I have a passion for reading, I am extremely tech savvy and educated to University level, however my anxiety and paranoia can impact greatly on my mood and potentially restricts my ability to access social environments.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Mental Health • Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Shopping
• Being outdoors
• Going to the gym
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g.
hospital/doctors.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
When you are Required
Specific days/times required:
• Monday,
• Tuesday,
• Wednesday,
• Thursday,
• Friday,
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.