Female Personal Assistant - AFNB

Job title

Female Personal Assistant (PA)

Reporting to

Direct Payment Employer

Location

Newbiggin by the Sea, Northumberland

Hours of work

Approximately 10 hours per week split over two days

Rate of pay

£14.05 per hour

The role is very much about supporting me to do things rather than doing things for me. There are domestic tasks required in this role and a need to apply prompts to assist me with my self-care.

About the employer

I live in the seaside town of Newbiggin by the Sea. I have a dog who is friendly so you must be a dog lover.

I am looking for someone who can provide encouragement and motivation to enable me to leave the house and help to reduce the isolation that I currently experience. You may be required to attend medical appointments and assist me to make reservations or appointments.

I am looking for someone who has experience of supporting people with Autism who have depression and anxiety, this may be formal or informal experience.

Your role will support me by

Providing support and encouragement.

Prompt and encouragement to shower and other self-care routines

Assist with household financial management and bill payments

You will also be providing me with company, motivation, and encouragement whilst I do the things that are needed within the home.

Type of person

I am looking for

Values

You will be kind, honest, reliable, punctual, non-judgemental

You will have the ability to build good relationships based on trust and respect

You will be flexible, adaptable, easy going, able to work alone, positive

You will understand equality and diversity

You will have a good sense of humour

You will be easy to talk to

You will be a good listener

You will be encouraging and able to motivate

Specific requirements

You will have experience working with neurodiversity and an understand of depression and anxiety, this may be through personal or professional experience, or you may have had experience in providing support formally or informally for example to a family member

Due to the nature of the role only female applicants will be considered

What you can expect to receive

A friendly working environment

Some flexibility can be accommodated around shift times

Ability to work from home to do the phone calls

6 weeks annual leave

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.

This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.

At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.