Friendly and Encouraging PA

Having a PA who enjoys spending time with me, supporting, and guiding me when needed, would really help me to continue living an independent life.

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Duties include:

- Other relevant duties as required

- Help with my weekly shopping, particularly heavy items.

- Help with organising/diarising, administration.

- Checking bills, correspondence/chasing up with maintenance for the house.

I am a 61-year-old lady with energy and an offbeat sense of humour. I enjoy going out, shopping and socialising, listening to music and writing poetry. I also have a pet budgie. I am looking for someone to help support me to enable me to continue living independently.

I have learning difficulties, stress related epilepsy, osteoarthritis in my hands and osteoporosis in my hips. I can manage most day-to-day tasks but would really like someone to help me with organising/diarising, administration and form filling; occasional escort to hospital appointments and periodic day trips. Whilst having a driving license and access to a vehicle is desirable, it is not essential., Friendly and approachable.

- Responsible, reliable, and trustworthy.

- Good sense of humour.

- Good communication and social skills.

- To respect confidentiality, privacy and be sensitive to my needs.

- To understand that dignity and independence are important.

- Able to accept responsibility.

- Be willing to learn and able work on your own initiative.

- Preferably a qualified First Aider.

- Knowledge of benefits, social care system, would be very useful. (not essential).

- DBS checked (Independent Lives can support).

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required. If the role is offered on a self-employed basis, you will be responsible for the cost of your own DBS check.