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JOB DESCRIPTION
Personal Assistant
A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I am a caring male aged 31 living with my parents in Aberfan,
I have a complex range of conditions which means I have difficulties physically and learning disability, a heart murmur and visual impairment and Epilepsy. I am fitted with VNS implant to help control my epilepsy although this is problematic at the moment. I still need to take medication and it is important people listen to me as I will sometimes be aware that a seizure is coming by pointing to my head.
Although I am mobile and enjoy being active I do tire quite quickly so will sometimes need some physical support after activities and will occasionally need to use my wheelchair.
I do not like change and I am not happy in crowded environments and a personal assistant would need to be patient and understanding and to encourage me as I can be negative and say I cannot do things.
I am a huge Chelsea fan and enjoy many activities, at home I like video games especially my X Box, watching films, drawing arts and crafts, or to McDonalds.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
My parents are looking to employ a personal assistant to provide the support I need to attend the Gym 4 days a week. This support I will need is to ensure my safety at all times and guide me to the apparatus that I use in the Gym.
RATE OF PAY
£14.75 per hour.
HOURS OF WORK
There are 14 hours available to be worked over 4 days these will be worked mainly between Monday and Friday between 11am and 2.30pm flexible.
TASKS CAN INCLUDE
Main duties are to support me to attend GYM.
Supporting me when I get tired or pushing me in my wheelchair.
Making sure I am safe at all times as I do not always see danger and always supervising while I am participating in my activities
Taking me out in your own car for which mileage will be paid.
Encouraging me to try new things or go to new places.
Occasionally sitting with me at home, watching television, playing games etc.
Covering for any other personal assistants I have for absences such as annual leave and sickness.
Some personal care may be required.
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
A friendly, outgoing, lively person, with a sense of humour.
I require a male worker as personal care may be required.
Someone who is patient and understands how my disability affects me.
Someone physically fit who can support me when I get tired.
A person who can be proactive in finding new activities and encouraging me to participate as well as participating themselves.
A person who is reliable and punctual
Someone who can be flexible and change their hours of work occasionally to meet my needs and cover for other personal assistants for absences.
A person who respects the privacy and confidentiality of working in someone’s home.
A car driver/owner who is willing to use their own car which will require business class insurance.
ABOUT THE JOB
Though a part-time job, this will be a proper job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The wage will be paid monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay given. The post is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS (Police) Check - which will need to be carried out before employment can commence. The cost of this will be met by the employer (Local Authority).The relevant checks will be carried out to ensure any applicant has the right to work in the UK