A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF
I’m a 42 year old woman living in Barry with my partner. I experience anxiety and depression and sometimes experience social stressors. I love listening to all kinds of music and watching soaps on the TV, I also like watching documentaries too. I like going to bingo when I can. I am an easy going person who like to have a laugh. I like going for walks for example around the Knapp and going for a quiet coffee.
PURPOSE OF JOB
I would like to employ a personal assistant who can support me and encourage me to access the community and help me manage certain aspects of personal budgeting and offer me emotional support when I am feeling low. I would also like someone to assist me with going to appointments.
HOURS OF WORK
6 hours per week, weekdays only, 2 x 3 hour shifts
Flexibility is essential should these days need to change
RATES OF PAY
£15.25 per hour
40p mileage when you use your car
TASKS WILL INCLUDE
1. Help to increase engagement in meaningful activity, particularly active pursuits
2. Going out for walks in the local community
3. Assistance to further develop confidence and abilities to access the community independently
4. Help to further develop management of personal finances – including budgeting
5. Help to further develop coping strategies
6. Using your car to take us to activities further afield
7. Going for a nice drive, followed by a coffee
TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED
8. Someone who is compassionate and understanding
9. Someone who is patient
10. A good time keeper
11. Able to keep in touch and check in with me
12. Someone with a good sense of humour
13. Someone who can encourage me to engage in activities of my choice
14. A non-judgemental person with professional boundaries – essential
15. A compassionate listener who is able to instil boundaries