Personal Assistant / Companion / Buddy AH652

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, to be a companion (and hopefully a friend). My visits out will give my wife some well needed respite. We plan for one day a week, sometimes it will be a weekend day so I can go to football matches or visiting friends/family, museums or just for a coffee somewhere would be great, I'm a social person. I can't get out on my own, I am wheelchair based but can transfer. 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, 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. 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. Duties include: Eating and drinking assistance Moving and handling Other relevant duties as required Transportation Companionship 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) Football matches cinema visiting friends/family local visits shopping Candidate qualities: Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality

Reliable with good timekeeping Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative Hygienic, tidy and well organised Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills Honest and cheerful Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard Able to always work to high standards of health & safety Must be able to drive and have a car to transport my husband around. Be sociable, happy to chat and engage with my husband while together. Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Drivers licence required: Yes Own vehicle needed: Yes Employment status: employed Hours per week: 1 day, 8 hours per week. Happy to be flexible. Hourly pay rate: £13.15, either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.