Personal Assistant – LABIRT

TN United Kingdom; Birtley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate personal assistant to provide essential support. This role involves empowering an individual with Spinal Muscular Atrophy by assisting with daily tasks and fostering a friendly relationship. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a sense of humour. Flexibility in shifts and a willingness to learn are essential. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly enhance someone's quality of life. If you're ready to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training will be provided.
• Must be able to maintain organisation and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal, domestic, and social tasks as directed.
• Help with cooking, eating, and getting dressed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Sense of Humour

Job description

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Wage: £11.25 per hour then will rise to £12.50 upon successful completion of probationary period.

Weekend / Weekday work available. 12-hour shifts. Shifts to be discussed with applicant. Potential for shift flexibility in the future.

Location: Birtley, County Durham Area.

On a more serious note, you do not need any previous experience in providing support or care. This job involves providing physical assistance to empower me to live my best life.

Who I look for:

• Someone who likes to talk about history, politics, philosophy, science, psychology, sociology, football, music (all genres) and UFC.
• No experience required, as I can teach you how I like things to be completed.
• Someone who is willing to help me out to the best of their ability and hopefully we’ll develop a friendship from that.
• Have a sense of humour. I’m not an individual who gets easily offended.
• Likes deep conversations about the world we live in.

There is an opening to work as part of my small team of personal assistants. The main criteria of the role is that we get on, but you should be able to work on your own initiative when I am busy, to maintain organisation and cleanliness of my house whilst assisting me to optimize my productivity in many areas of my life. I am a Theoretical Physics student with a love of all things uni-life.

Now for the small print – the post involves you basically being my hands, as I cannot physically do things for myself due to having Spinal Muscular Atrophy (type 2). I will need help with cooking, eating, getting dressed, personalised support, driving my car (not essential) and anything else that I require. It would be ideal if you are flexible, able to cover other PA’s holidays and absences and available to travel if necessary; however not essential, as long as you can commit to a shift pattern. If this sounds like a job you would be interested in, I would love to hear from you!

It is the job of a personal assistant to enable me to carry out personal, domestic, and social tasks. The personal assistant will work under my direction to meet my requirements for physical assistance. They should always ask first what I require, continuously listening and acting upon my requests and under my directions.

The personal assistant should be able to handle the physical tasks of hoisting, handling, pushing, pulling, and bending. The personal assistant does not need to be physically strong to do the job well. However, good general health and stamina are important.

Closing date: This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.