Alice

About Me

Job Summary-

We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to join the team supporting Mim, a 25-year-old neurodiverse woman with chronic health conditions.

About Mim-

Mim is an incredibly creative and capable woman with a great sense of humour. She is a qualified and practicing Speech and Language Therapist with a particular passion for helping children with complex special needs learn how to communicate. Outside of work Mim enjoys board games, arts and crafts, going to choir as well as making and selling polymer clay earrings.

What we’re looking for-

For this role we are looking for a caring, kind and enthusiastic individual who has a genuine passion for supporting others. We are looking for someone who alongside any work responsibilities can also develop a connection and friendship with Mim, someone she can laugh, have good conversation and enjoy her time with. Someone that understands that despite the challenges she faces, she is a 25-year-old woman who wants to enjoy life.

Responsibilities-

Mim has recently been on a month long therapeutic programme in LA where she has received specialised treatment for one of her health conditions FND. This treatment has transformed Mim’s mobility and independence. Now that she is home, PA’s are integral to continuing this progress, supporting Mim to become more independent and work towards her goals. This can include:

• Driving to and from both social activities and work (using Mim’s wheelchair adapted car).
• Supporting Mim’s communication, medical and emotional needs.
• Helping Mim to enjoy her day, encouraging her to access the community and attend fun, social activities.
• Help with household tasks, such as cleaning.
• Meal preparation.

Requirements

• No previous PA or care experience is required as all training is provided by us. If you believe you are right for the role we’d love to hear from you.
• Driving license- as the shifts often require driving Mim to work or social activities, a valid driving license is required. A car is not required as Mim has her own Wheelchair Accessible car.
• Due to car insurance the applicant must be at least 25 years old.

Job Type- Part time, permanent

Shift availability-

9pm-11pm Wednesday evening = helping Mim to bed

4pm-11pm Friday evening = picking Mim up from work, helping her have dinner and to bed, sometimes taking Mim to social things or helping her host friends

11am-2pm and 7-11pm fortnightly Saturday = waking Mim up, helping her with lunch and then helping Mim with dinner and getting to bed

Please do get in touch if you're interested but these shifts don't suit you as we can often move things around in the week.