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I am the employer and the service user. I have been allocated 8 hours’ support per week via direct payments, to assist me with some of the physical requirements of living at home. I reside in my own property and have 2 dogs. I am extremely independent and manage all my own personal care needs and medication. I have a diagnosis of Bipolar Type 2, and Spina Bifida which affects my mobility. I have a manual wheelchair which I require both in and out of my home to get around. I have been allocated direct payment to employ a PA to assist with tasks I find difficult to manage or complete myself, such as gardening, housework, decorating, and DIY. I am a homebody and enjoy spending time within my home. I work part-time from home, so the PA support can be scheduled flexibly across the week, with times and days agreed weekly. The PA will support me with physical tasks, shopping, and occasional social activities or outings. I seek someone proactive, willing to engage with the tasks, and supportive in helping me maintain independence. I enjoy going to the cinema, shopping, eating out, and visiting garden centres, and may need the PA to accompany me.

Tasks Required:

• Support with shopping.
• Assist with decorating and basic DIY around the home.
• Gardening.
• General housework: cleaning, washing, ironing.
• Support and/or prompting to access leisure activities.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.

Mobility / Physical

The role involves assisting with household chores, homemaking, supporting access to sporting and leisure activities, encouraging socialisation, promoting friendships and independence, and developing a trusting relationship. Tasks may vary daily, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

As an employee, you are responsible for reporting accidents and hazards immediately and ensuring the safety of the individual at all times.

• Honest, reliable, trustworthy, punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy; social media use is prohibited in relation to the role.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Patient, supportive, caring.
• Good listening skills; able to provide emotional support.
• Empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential but a genuine interest in supporting individuals with disabilities/illnesses is required.
• Flexibility with variable hours.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Lively personality.