Overview
Support needed with independence. 8 hours per week permanent position. Preferred days/times: Two four-hour sessions per week. Days and times to be agreed.
Responsibilities
* Goal setting and supporting to reach goals by discussing the steps they need to take
* Independence skills
* Access and building confidence to go to community activities
* Support to build a weekly/daily routine
* Sometimes support may be needed with putting on socks and applying cream, however the client wants to be as independent as possible with this
Logistics
* PA will need their own vehicle and a full, clean, UK driving licence
* The client will pay mileage for going to and from community activities
Client main diagnosis
* Segmental peripheral neuralgia - nerve damaged
* Hepatic fibrosis - Liver damage
* Obsessive-compulsive disorder
* Poor Mobility
* Emotionally unstable personality disorder/Personality disorder
* Anxiety disorder linked to medication
* Subclinical hypothyroidism Thyroid TSH level mildly elevated
* Reticulocytosis
* Obstructive sleep apnoea
* Posttraumatic stress disorder
* Type 2 diabetes mellitus
* Gastroesophageal reflux disease
* Vitamin B12 deficiency
* Obesity
* Being assessed for autism
Safety and mobility
* Manual Handling: There are no manual handling requirements
* Pets: The client has two dogs, one of which is an assistance dog, and a rabbit
Communication
There are no communication barriers
Client enjoys
* Swimming
* Crafts
* Walking, when they can
* Singing
* Comedy – client believes that laughter is a form of medicine
Person specification
This opportunity is suited for someone who is reliable, patient, sense of humour and respectful of others’ privacy, dignity, values, and beliefs
Application
Genuine applicants only please.
Benefits
Benefits for an employed PA include 5.6 weeks paid annual leave (pro rata) Pension, Tax and NI contributions
Additional information
DBS paid for by funding authority, (if you don’t already have a certificate).
Role subject to interview and references.
The advert may close before the deadline date if a high number of responses are received
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