Patient & Supportive PA Wanted for a 41-Year-Old Man WC1204

Patient & Supportive PA Wanted for a 41-Year-Old Man with a Passion for Lego, Gaming, and the Outdoors

Ref

WC1204

Location

Melksham

Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required

Yes

Own vehicle needed

Yes

Employment status

Employed

Hours per week

Min. 12 to 16 hours per week 4 hours out of 16 being a weekend day (TBD on negotiation)

Hourly pay rate

£14.20 per hour

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Are you someone with a friendly, patient nature, a good sense of humour, and a genuine interest in helping someone live a full and active life? Do you enjoy supporting others in both practical tasks and social activities?

I am a 41-year-old man on the autism spectrum (Asperger’s) who loves getting out and about, though I sometimes need encouragement to do so. My interests include Lego, swimming, films, cars, and online gaming. I would really value a Personal Assistant who can support me in pursuing my hobbies, keeping active, and engaging socially, all while providing practical help at home.

We are looking for someone who is patient, encouraging, and understanding, with experience supporting people with a range of mental health needs. You will help me with day-to-day activities such as prompting with personal care, medication reminders, and keeping my personal space clean and tidy. Support can also include bed changing, accompanying me to swimming on Fridays, going shopping, taking exercise, and enjoying outings and excursions together.

The right person will be reliable, approachable, and have the ability to motivate me in a positive and respectful way. You should be someone who values independence, understands individual needs, and can bring both structure and fun into the support you provide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in my life, helping me enjoy my hobbies, stay active, and engage confidently with the world around me.

Duties include

• Medication prompting/administering
• Other relevant duties as required
• Housekeeping
• Transportation
• Companionship
• Personal care prompting

Candidate qualities

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
• Hygienic, tidy and well organised
• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest and cheerful
• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

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 you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

Please note

If you do not hear back within three weeks of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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