Female Personal Assistant

Penderels Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Penderels Trust is seeking a friendly Personal Assistant in Coventry to support a autistic woman in daily life. The role involves personal care, cooking, light housekeeping, and helping with social activities, while respecting routines, hygiene and pet needs.

You should be calm, reliable and able to work with large dogs and multiple pets. A full driving licence is essential, and a DBS check will be carried out.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience for complex health and mobility needs.
• Ability to follow routines, hygiene, and safety protocols.
• Willingness to learn specific household procedures.
• Willingness to work with pets and training rules.
• Respect for independence and collaborative planning.

Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care such as toileting, showering, dressing.
• Assist with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Assist and encourage socialisation and activities.
• Promote friendships and independence; build a trusting relationship.
• Follow established animal training rules, especially around large dogs.
• Report accidents and hazards immediately; ensure safety at all times.
• DBS disclosure will be completed.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Animal handling

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Job description

I'm an autistic woman in my early 30s, a Biology university student, with a gothic/alternative style, a dark sense of humour and a very busy life! My home is lively, loud and chaotic most of the time, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I have eight pets, including three cats, two rabbits, an African pygmy hedgehog and two very large, very energetic dogs. I'm looking for a friendly, reliable, down to earth Personal Assistant (or two PAs sharing the hours) who has a good sense of humour, genuinely loves animals and is confident around large dogs. My health and support needs: I have several physical and mental health conditions, multiple allergies and a contamination phobia. I can sometimes faint or become unwell, so I need someone who can remain calm, practical and level-headed rather than panicking. I'm very particular about household rules, hygiene and routines, both for my own safety and for my animals. I need someone who is willing to learn and consistently follow these procedures, takes them seriously and respects why they're important. A strong stomach and a willingness to help with the less glamorous aspects of daily life are essential! My animals: My animals are a huge part of my life, so genuinely loving animals is essential, not just tolerating them. My two dogs are large, energetic and excitable. They're both in ongoing training, so I need someone who is confident around them and willing to follow their established training rules, cues and boundaries consistently. One of my cats has pica, so following household precautions to keep potentially dangerous items out of reach is also essential. How I'd like us to work together: I'm looking for someone who will support me to maintain my independence, not take over my home or my life. I enjoy collaboration, communication and working together to find practical solutions. I appreciate suggestions and initiative, but I'd like my PA to check in with me rather than independently deciding to carry out tasks or change routines. I'm looking for a supportive working relationship built on mutual respect, clear communication, reliability and a sense of humour. I'd particularly welcome someone who understands autism and ADHD, enjoys goth/emo/alternative culture or has similar interests, although these aren't essential requirements.

Disability and health conditions:

Mobility / Physical

Cognitive / Learning

Mental Health

Hobbies and interests

Television

Music

Other relevant information

The individual is a smoker.

The individual has allergies.

The individual keeps pets in the home.

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 and getting dressed.

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.

Assist with household chores and general homemaking.

Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

• Genuinely loves animals and is confident with large, energetic dogs.
• Calm, practical and level-headed when things go wrong.
• Respectful of allergies, hygiene requirements and household rules.
• Willing to follow established animal training.

The individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement:

A full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer's vehicle.