Self-Employed PA (No personal Care)

Drivers licence required: No
Hours per week:
Days and Times to be discussed at interview
Hourly pay rate:
To be discussed at interview.

I have a mild learning disability, anxiety, and issues with alcohol. I find it difficult to
form relationships and I spend a lot of time on my own. I can often feel anxious,
and I reach for the phone and alcohol to manage this. I do have a good
relationship with my dad who lives locally and supports me when he can.
I am looking for 2:5 hours twice a week, 5 hours in total for a PA support me to
access the community to make ties and connections, to support a voluntary work
opportunity and to encourage physical exercise to include swimming. PA to liaise
with myself and CSS (Community Support Service) on days and times of support
as I rely on co-ordinated support; inconsistencies lead to increased anxiety.
PA needed to prompt and support me to leave my flat and take part in activities
outside of my home. Activities to include cycling (Wheels for All), shopping, visiting
a café, gym, walking, bowling, looking for other activities to take part in.
PA is also needed to support me to engage appropriately with members of the
public. I need support to motivate myself to take part in activities.

Duties include:
Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Administration
Companionship
Candidate qualities:
Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality, All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
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.
Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued
employment contracts.

• Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
  
  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
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety, 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.