Personal Assistant

About the Employer

I am the employer and the service user. I have been allocated 8 hours’ support per week via direct payments, to assist me with some of the physical requirements of living at home. I reside in my own property and have 2 dogs. I am extremely independent and manage all my own personal care needs and medication. I have a diagnosis of Bipolar Type 2, and Spina Bifida which affects my mobility. I have a manual wheelchair which I require both in and out of my home to get around. I am seeking to employ a PA for casual hours to cover holiday and sickness for my permanent PA to allow for continuity in care, with tasks I find difficult to manage or complete myself. This may range from assisting me with gardening, housework, decorating and DIY. I am a home body and enjoy spending time within my home. I work part time and work from home, so the PA support can be delivered anytime across the week, the times and days can be agreed week on week between employee and my...