PM577 Personal Assistant (Job Share)

As my Personal Assistant you will work closely with me and my family. Your role is to support me outside my home. You will provide respite for my family and give me an opportunity to access activities independently from my family., · Please note: once a relationship has been formed your duties will then include all aspects of personal care

My family and friends are very important to me. I am an outgoing and bubbly person who likes to have banter with others. It is important for me to follow my routines and if they are broken I can become very upset and verbal., · Must be trustworthy and confident

· Needs to be flexible and reliable

· Someone who works on their own initiative

· Someone who is willing to understand my disability and how it affects both me and my family

· You must be proactive and get me involved with different things

· Someone who respects my privacy, confidentiality and dignity

· A car owner/driver that holds a clean driving licence and willing to use their own car for work

· Boot space needed to fit my wheelchair

· You will be comfortable and confident to provide personal care support after a few months

45.5 hours per week to be used flexibly (Mon-Fri 4 pm- 8 pm. Weekends either day or evening hours). These hours will be shared between a few PAs, so even if you can pick up one shift a week for a few hours you will be considered.

Evening and weekend work is a requirement for this post, so flexibility is essential.