Job Title: Personal Assistant

Location: Forestdale, Seldon

Hourly rate: £13

Reference: AH652

Hours/shifts: 14 hours per week over 2 days, some weekend days. Flexibility available

Summary

I’m a keen football fan and support Chelsea FC but please don’t hold that against me. I have a wife, 2 stepsons and young granddaughter, who I adore. I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to take me out for some social and leisure time and to give my wife some well needed respite.

We plan for this to be a couple of days in the week, probably Thursday and Friday for the most part but sometimes it will be a weekend day instead so I can go to football matches and visiting friends/family with support.

I am wheelchair based. I have weakness on my left side affecting my left leg, left arm and both eyes due to a stroke. I’m recovering well and can still talk to communicate and mobilise, but, will always need support on my left side to avoid falls which can happen quickly if unsupported, hands on is essential. I have a leg and shoulder support which my wife puts on for me.

I can’t get out on my own, so to access the community (and give my wife a break) I need a PA that is happy to accompany me to football matches, visiting friends/family, visits to museums or just for a coffee somewhere would be great.

My other interests include astronomy and fishing, a PA that has similar interests and hobbies and a willingness to do these with me, would be amazing. Having a sense of humour would also be a bonus.

A PA that can drive and has their own car is essential to the role, mileage expenses will be provided. There is free parking at my address.

Other Requirements

• Must have a UK driving licence

• Must have access to own vehicle

• Other :

All applicants must be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

Description - Typical duties

Domestic

None required.

Personal Care:

Most important is to always support me on my weak left side to reduce/prevent falls, should I wish to walk.

Transferring between wheelchair and car.

Folding and lifting wheelchair in/out of car.

Pushing me in my wheelchair.

On occasion - assistance to put on a coat, gloves etc.

Assisting with activity related requirements, e.g. putting on/off life jacket for sailing.

Social:

Accompany and assist when accessing social and leisure activities, such as:

Sailing (during the season)

Fishing (during the season)

cinema

visiting friends/family

local visits

shopping

The above duties will involve driving in the PA’s car, helping me in and out of the car etc.

Person specification

The successful applicant will be:

Respectful of the employer’s privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good time-keeping

Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative

Hygienic, tidy minded and well organised

Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties

Patience and possess excellent interpersonal skills

Honest and cheerful

Creative

Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard

Legally permitted to work in the United Kingdom

Able to work at all times to high standards of Health & Safety

Previous experience preferred but this is not as essential as a kind and common sense approach to these roles.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives