Personal Assistant

**2181**

I am 26 years old and I need someone to join my loyal and trusty team. We all have great fun

I have cerebral palsy, which does create a few challenges - I use a wheelchair, have a learning

difficulty and cannot speak but I am an awesome communicator. Cerebral palsy has not stopped me

having a pretty normal life or spending a lot of the day laughing. I have a wicked sense of humour. I

live in a cool house in Clovenfords adapted especially for me and my team. If we’re going out, I have

an adapted van, so you need to be a driver and not be fazed by a big vehicle.

A typical day for me is a mixture of physio, activities and chill time. No day is the same and they

usually fly by. I like going to Karaoke, walks, music and art clubs, restaurants and pubs, cinema,

swimming, discos and parties. At home I like to paint, read, watch TV, play games and cook. I love

food. I keep fit and healthy, I love people, friends and family and I am almost always up for anything

My team are great. They all work to a high professional standard in a relaxed, supportive

atmosphere. They are flexible, creative, resilient people who are passionate about their job. They

work collaboratively and speak to each other about my welfare; they help me with daily tasks, take

responsibility, are honest, reliable, kind and always try and make things better for me.

I have a fab family who are on hand to help me and my team. Whether it’s fixing windows that have

fallen out of their frames, making communication books, getting the right equipment or working

with my team on physio or speech therapy, they are always there to help.

**When working with me the shifts are as follows**:
9am - 5pm
9am - 12pm
5pm - 9pm
9pm - 9am

**I am currently looking for someone to support me on a relief basis.
**Other shifts are bound to come up if you’re looking for a few more hours to cover holidays etc. If you

think you are the right person and might enjoy working with me, read on about the details and
please apply

**Rates of pay and entitlements:
**£11.50 for the first 3 months then increasing to a rate of £12.52 thereafter.

5.6 weeks annual leave calculated on a pro-rata basis.

**Summary of role/job**:
Activities and social inclusion - clubs, outings, events and family and friends
Supportive help - personal care, eating and drinking along with meal prep.

Home activities - reading, art, music, walks, games, creative and reflective practice,
professional/personal development in house and external professionals.

Therapies - physio, hydro and speech therapy.
Moving and handling - use of a hoist.

Hygiene - everyday house hold jobs and equipment cleaning.
Communication - keeping team notes and attending team meetings along with keeping in touch

with my family.
Medication - assisting with medication and liaising with other health care professionals.

**Good standard of education.

Clean driving licence.
Reliable, fun, calm, kind and physically fit.

This is a female only post and is an occupation requirement permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of
the Equalities Act 2010.

**Carers endorsements:
**“Doesn’t feel like a job”

“Home from home”
“Flexible”

“Get to do fun days out”
“Laidback”

“Friendly and welcoming team”