Personal Assistant AH662

Accompany and assist me to access and navigate the complexities of being out and about while finding things that I do enjoy. Some examples might be:
Self defence/Martial arts sessions
Exploring friendships/social groups
Employment fairs
Open days (University/college)

Additional requirements

• Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours


All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.
Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position you will be employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.

I want to grow in confidence as well as practice and learn skills that will put me in control of my life.
My interests are: playing video games (single player), dystopian literature, current affairs, sometimes watching football on the TV and occasionally watching movies (any genre except horror).
This role is to help me get out for the things I like to do (which at times, I'm not even sure on myself), to help me navigate the places and people I might encounter.
A large part of this role is to help build my confidence and positive attitude in everyday life. A personal assistant that is encouraging, a good listener and active would be an ideal fit for me.

Candidate qualities:

• Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality


• Reliable with good timekeeping


• Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative


• Hygienic, tidy and well organised


• Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties


• Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills


• Honest and cheerful


• Creative


• Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard


• Able to always work to high standards of health & safety


Other Personal Qualities:

• Someone honest, positive and creative


• Autism understanding


• Safeguarding/Mental Capacity awareness, Disability Confident

About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.