Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Rates of Pay: £15.50 per hour
Driver Essential
I am a gentleman with a visual impairment and a learning disability. I live with my 24-year-old daughter, who also has a personal assistant so occasionally socialise with them. Although I am independent, I need assistance to undertake household activities.
This position will involve assisting in the home with domestic tasks such as cooking, I would like help cooking fresh meals from scratch at least once a week, housework and laundry, assisting me to safely access the community in order to shop for food and other things such as clothes, supporting me to deal with my letters and paperwork and arrange and attend appointments as required. I would also like support with gardening in my garden and socialising with my friends in the community. I have a guide dog and need assistance taking him for hourly free runs x 3 per week and general help with him
When we are out and about, you will be acting as a pair of eyes for me. As I will need support to buy food and clothing, I will need you to find what I am looking for and read out prices, etc. This means that as well as being able to read and talk clearly, you will need to have the confidence to do this in public venues, I will also expect you to support me with managing my diabetes medication.
Training can be provided for the role, having enthusiasm and a positive attitude towards Disabled people along with a sense of humour are very important attributes for my PA to have.
This post is subject to a DBS check and references.
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At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.