MVOG753 Personal Assistant

I am a friendly and creative woman in my 30s living in the Cowbridge area with my teenage daughter, who is home-educated, and our beloved animals. I live with Fibromyalgia, C-PTSD, and other health conditions, which can cause chronic pain and fatigue. While I can be shy initially, I am warm and chatty once comfortable. I enjoy creative pursuits, swimming, dining out, cinema, music, and socialising. My conditions sometimes limit my ability to do the things I love, so I need support to maintain my independence and quality of life. I value order and organisation and sometimes struggle to ask for help when needed., I am seeking a compassionate and reliable Personal Assistant to provide support in my home and enable me to participate in social activities. My daughter provides support outside of school hours, but I want her to enjoy her teenage years without the burden of constant caregiving., Assistance with activities of daily living as needed, including dressing, grooming, and bathing (e.g., setting out clothes, assisting with buttons, ensuring a safe bathing environment). Support with medication reminders. Supporting strategies for managing my health conditions, including gentle exercise reminders, and creating a comfortable environment. Flexibility and Adaptability: My health conditions can fluctuate, so the PA needs to be able to adjust their tasks and approach as needed, demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness to changing circumstances. Household Support: Meal preparation (considering dietary needs and intolerances). Grocery shopping. Maintaining a clean and organised home. Communication: Clear and effective communication, including consideration for my partial hearing loss. Willingness to learn effective communication strategies. Social Support: Accompanying me to appointments, social events, and activities. Providing companionship. Fostering social engagement. Daughter Support: Assisting with organisational tasks related to her home education. Supporting her social and emotional well-being. Animal Care: Feeding, and general care of the animals. Administrative Tasks: Occasional paperwork, filing, and organisational tasks. Reasonable Tasks: Other reasonable tasks as required, such as running errands or assisting with specific projects., 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 four weekly 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).

• Trustworthy, reliable, and friendly with a good sense of humour.
• Upbeat and positive mindset.
• Excellent listener with strong empathy and compassion.
• Ability to recognise when I need support and offer it sensitively.
• Respectful of my need for independence and willing to follow my lead.
• Female (due to personal care requirements).
• Animal lover.
• Driver with own car and business class insurance.
• Experience or understanding of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD) and mental health conditions.
• Willingness to learn about and support my specific medical needs.
• Patient and understanding of chronic pain and fatigue.
• Willingness to learn effective communication techniques for hearing loss.