Personal Assistant/Companion/Buddy
Ref: AH652
Location: Croydon
Details
This role is to support a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Employment status:
employed
Hours per week:
1 day, 8 hours per week. Happy to be flexible.
Hourly pay rate:
£13.15
I’m a keen football fan and support Chelsea FC but please don’t hold that against me. I have a wife, 2 stepsons and young granddaughter, who I adore. I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to take me out for some social and leisure time, to be a companion (and hopefully a friend). My visits out will give my wife some well needed respite.
We plan for one day a week, sometimes it will be a weekend day so I can go to football matches or visiting friends/family, museums or just for a coffee somewhere would be great, I’m a social person.
I can’t get out on my own, I am wheelchair based but can transfer. I have weakness on my left side affecting my left leg, left arm and both eyes due to a stroke. I’m recovering well and can still talk to communicate, but, will always need support on my left side to avoid falls which can happen quickly if unsupported, hands on is essential. I have a leg and shoulder support which my wife puts on for me.
My other interests include astronomy and fishing, a PA that has similar interests and hobbies and a willingness to do these with me, would be amazing. Having a sense of humour would also be a bonus. A PA that can drive and has their own car is essential to the role, mileage expenses will be provided. There is free parking at my address.
Duties include:
Personal Care:
- Most important is to always support me on my weak left side to reduce/prevent falls, should I wish to walk.
- Transferring between wheelchair and car.
- Folding and lifting wheelchair in/out of car.
- Pushing me in my wheelchair.
- On occasion - assistance to put on a coat, gloves etc.
- Assisting with activity related requirements, e.g. putting on/off life jacket for sailing.
Social:
- Accompany and assist when accessing social and leisure activities, such as:
- Sailing (during the season)
- Fishing (during the season)
- Football matches
- cinema
- visiting friends/family
- local visits
- shopping
Candidate qualities:
- Must be able to drive and have a car to transport my husband around.
- Be sociable, happy to chat and engage with my husband while together.
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.
Please note, 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.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
