Personal Assistant - Part time (Sporle)

Job Purpose:
I am a highly intelligent 30-year old with high functioning autism, ME/CFS and complex regional pain syndrome in my right hand. I am looking for a Personal Assistant to support me with meal preparation, bathing, trips out (must have own car with business insurance), administrative tasks including emails and web browsing and attending medical appointments.

I love radio presenting, writing comedy and take an interest in politics. I can suffer with low mood, social anxiety and the effects of past trauma. My ME affects my mobility badly so I use a powered wheelchair outside the home and a walking frame indoors.

Location: Sporle, PE32

Details:
Meal preparation.
Personal care.
Supported activities.
Administrative support.

Person specification
Essential:
Full UK driving license, own car with the appropriate business insurance.
Flexible.
Caring and empathetic.

Desirable:
Experience supporting someone with autism, ME and CFS.

Summary terms and conditions:
· The rate of pay for this position is £12.50 per hour.
· Hours and times of work: Flexible, up to 13 hours per week to cover weekdays and weekends as needed, to be discussed during the interview. Exact times and days advised in advance.
· The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks.
· This position requires the employee to complete the following free annual training: GDPR, Health and Safety, Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Personal Care.

Post is subject to the following:
· A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
· Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
· Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.