Personal Assistant

This is not your typical support role. We are looking for a very special person to support a lovely 29-year-old woman with huge potential, who needs someone firm, fun and adaptable to help her build confidence and develop independence. She is kind, gentle and caring. She loves animals, music, colouring and spending time with people she trusts. While she can be extremely quiet and anxious when out in the community, at home she is chatty, loves singing and dancing, and has a fantastic sense of humour. Our goal is to help the outside world see more of the Beth we know and love. Beth requires 1:1 support ( prompts for personal care only), guidance and encouragement. Traditional groups and day centres are not suitable for her, so we are looking for someone who can offer a more personalised approach. Ideally, support would be based from a PA's home, helping Beth develop life skills, keep active, access the community, and gradually build the confidence needed to enjoy activities such as,

• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support to get to and from social activities.
• 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.
To be discussed at interview> 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.

leisure centres, volunteering opportunities and making social connections. The ideal applicant will be patient and understanding but also confident enough to gently challenge Beth, encourage her to step outside her comfort zone and celebrate every achievement along the way. A love of animals is essential, and having a friendly dog would be a huge bonus, as Beth absolutely loves dogs and feels much more relaxed around them. This role is about more than providing support. It's about helping a wonderful young woman discover her confidence, develop new skills and experience the life she desperately wants to live. If you are energetic, creative, resilient and passionate about making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.