Personal Assistant

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**ersonal Assistant - Clovenfords - 2307 **: 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.

**The shifts I am looking for support for right now are**:
9am - 5pm - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday plus 9pm to 9am on a Monday.

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”