Personal Assistant x2 for 20hrs per week each @ £13.85/hr in N1,Bank Shifts also available - London - N1

Job Reference (576040a0)

• Preparing, cooking, & serving meals, including sometimes for me and guests.
• Carrying out all aspects of cleaning, laundry, shopping, running errands, and other domestic tasks for all inside and outside spaces.
• Carrying out some light administration such as assisting with appointment booking.
• Helping me access the local community.
• Carrying out intimate, personal care including washing, dressing, applying makeup, grooming, and other aspects associate with personal care.
• Accompanying me to social activities and various appointments when required.
• Carrying out Physiotherapist provided passive movement exercises.
• Carrying out role wherever I am located i.e. whilst travelling or on holiday.
• Carrying out safe, manual handling and assistance with transferring, pushing a wheelchair, and other tasks of this nature including being able to lift, bend, stretch, push, and pull a person.
• Assisting with and administering medication.

• Must have Right to Work in the UK and Please note, job will NOT provide Sponsorship and will NOT be Cash in Hand.
• Full, clean Driving Licence and Own Car able to accommodate a Wheelchair/Electric Scooter is Essential.
• Must be located in or close to the Islington area.
• Ability to Travel both in the UK and Abroad (with expenses covered) is Essential.
• The use or possession of Meta Glasses or any Smart Glasses/other covert recording devices are NOT permitted in my home, when you are in my presence, or during your assigned working hours. Personal devices are only permitted for use during breaks and should never be used to record me or in any part of my home inside or outside without my knowledge or consent. They must be stored securely away at all times outside of breaks and the “repeated calls” feature may be utilised in the event of emergencies, as both Android and IOS have this feature available.
• Good spoken and written English, Thai would also be advantageous, but is not a deal breaker.
• Able to work late, non-conventional hours.
• Open, honest, and non-judgemental, including being respectful and accepting of life choices that may not be the same as your own.
• Respectful and considerate.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Understanding and patient.
• Experience and/or ability to take care of and maintain mixed raced, temperamental, curly hair!
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge and awareness of Neurodiversity, Chronic Illnesses, and Sleep Disorders (especially ME/CFS, EDS, DSPD, OSA, Autism, ADHD and OCD).
• Be able to learn/recognise when I am becoming overwhelmed/overstimulated/experiencing sensory overload and at risk of shutting/melting down and need to decompress/be removed from the cause/need time and space to process.
• Awareness and sensitivity for survivors of different types of abuse and trauma.
• Willing and able to provide individually tailored support based on my specific disability and needs.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions.
• Respectful of my right to privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and autonomy.
• The right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check and provide verifiable references.

• Previous experience as a PA or in a similar role with appropriate transferable skills.
• Knowing what the “Spoon Theory” is and how it relates to some individuals that live with Complex Disability and/or Neurodiversity.

• Non-smoker (including vaping).
• Happy to handle and prepare all kinds of meat, fish, and seafood (including pork and shellfish).
• Be comfortable assisting me in social situations where alcohol is served (pubs for example).
• Respectful and accepting of all races, religions, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
• Full, clean driving licence with own car and ability to transport a wheelchair and/or a mobility scooter.
• Pet friendly.
• Lives in London within easy commute of my home before starting work, with a willingness to relocate and/or potentially become part or full-time, live-in PA in future.