PA needed for a Gentleman for 15 hrs a week

Overview

Job Purpose

I am a gentleman in my 50's living with my 12-year-old son. I am a career, personal and business coach/mentor and a nutritional therapist involved in volunteering with a variety of organisations. I like to keep as active and healthy a lifestyle as possible. I am registered blind and have RSI in my left arm, which can prevent me from doing many daily tasks. I am looking for flexible PA(s) to provide me with visual support to remain independent and assist me with a variety of social, domestic, driving, admin/IT & parenting tasks as required.

Location: NR29, Winterton-on-Sea

Main Duties:

• Support to clean my home, do laundry etc. - For example, clearing items on the floor to allow mopping and vacuuming of floors.
• Social Support - Provide driving and guiding assistance to get to and from the Gym or going for long walks, volunteering sessions and other events.
• Food Preparation - To help me prepare meals and assist with the weekly shop when needed.
• Parenting Support - Assist me with reading, writing or checking my son's homework and take my son out to activities.
• Admin/IT Support - Assisting me with admin or IT roles relating to general paperwork at home or my volunteer roles.

Person Specification

Listed below are the skills, competencies and qualities that are essential and desirable for the post.

Essential:

• Car owner and driver with appropriate business car insurance.
• Competent using IT systems/computers.
• An understanding of and awareness of disabilities.
• A healthy and active lifestyle.
• An appreciation of healthy eating and respect for nutritional preferences.
• Able to take direction from the employer.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Flexibility to work at different times, including possible weekends.

Preferred:

• Awareness of visual impairment and its associated challenges.
• Located close to the Employer.

Summary Terms and Conditions:

• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses.
• The rate of pay is £11.68 p/h.
• 15 hours a week - to be discussed with Employer.
• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check will be covered by the employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probation period of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meal Preparation
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training:

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid

Transportation:

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car