Personal Assistant

1 month ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Penderels Trust Full time

**Job Reference: SUN15176MB1**

**About the Employer**

I am both the employer and service user, looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with the management of appointments, diary and finances which will enable me to continue living independently in my own home. I have a diagnosis of learning difficulties, non epileptic seizure disorder and suffer with depression and low moods. I have scoliosis however my mobility is generally good and back pain is managed with medication. I am seeking a PA to offer companionship and support with helping me to manage post and organising my diary for appointments, helping with correspondence and assisting me to manage my finances, bills etc: Assisting and prompting me to complete household chores, shopping and occasionally helping me with batch cooking. The PA role will also require you to support me in the community and on social activities

**Employer Disability and Health Conditions**
- Spinal Chord
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible

Learning difficulties

**About the Role**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
- Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
- Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
- Support with food shopping.
- Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
- Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

**Transport Requirement**

Car driver preferred but not essential.

**Required Skills**:

- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
- To be able to work on own initiative.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
- Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6 per week

**Salary**: From £12.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/08/2023
Reference ID: SUN15176MB1


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