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I am looking to appoint a PA support me to live in my own home and to access the community for social and practical reasons. Including some personal care Main Duties - Personal care: showering/washing, dressing, organisation of medication - Domestic duties: support with grocery shopping, cooking/food prep, changing bed linens, laundry, washing up/dishwasher and light cleaning - Social duties: supporting me in attending medical appointments as well as going to the park or coffee shop Type of person I am looking for - Punctual, honest, non-smoker - Willingness to learn about my specific needs and routine - applicant due to the provision of personal care - Quiet, calm and able self manage Hours of work: 9.5 hours per week, spread over 6 days, split between the mornings and early evening/dinner time. We can work together to schedule the exact times of day you will visit in line with your availability Skills, qualifications and experience: - Experience and/or training in providing personal care (showering/washing and dressing). I will work with you and train you in how to work with me and the needs of my specific illnesses/disability - Own car & license (must also be able to load my light folding wheelchair into your car) - Once trained, confidently able to follow written instructions and/or training, without ongoing instruction from myself (in order to maintain a quiet, calm environment and not exacerbate my illness) A DBS check will be undertaken and you will be asked to provide details of someone who can be contacted for a reference, preferably a previous employer To apply: Please send your CV and a brief description of why you think you would be good for this role. Please also provide some information regarding your availability i.e. if you have any existing commitments we would need to work around when creating a work schedule and when you could start if hired