Personal Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2024 |
| Location: | B93, Solihull |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Age UK Solihull |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MW/43201 |
Summary
I’m looking for a Personal Assistant to help me live my life in a way which keeps me happy and comfortable.
Who am I?
• I’m a 28 year old (with a 9 year older daughter).
• I have a neurodevelopment disorder that affects my executive dysfunction (organisation skills) and working memory.
• I may need your help occasionally to:
o get to and from any medical appointments
o help me prepare notes for my appointments)
o help with food shopping
It is essential for you to drive and a have a valid driver’s license.
Nature of the job:
• Sending or answering emails on my behalf, reading letters or emails out loud
• Helping me to prioritise my to do list.
• Helping me to manage realistic expectations and help to get a routine in place so I can function efficiently.
• I also need support in simple everyday tasks, such as washing dishes, hanging up wet clothes, preparing meals.
• Keeping my house clean and tidy, changing bed sheets (bunk beds), and taking out the rubbish.
• Reminding me to order all my medication and picking up prescriptions.
• Help with budgeting and paying bills on time.
• Help with keeping on top of administrative work.
Only applicants who are able and willing to provide a high level of care will be considered.
What’s important?
• I need someone who is highly organised and is good at multitasking and achieving results
• Help with maintaining a work/life balance including the ability to deep clean, batch cook food (not essential), chop/prep fruit and veg, organise shopping list.
• Schedule appointments , social outings and prompt/remind me.
• Help with DIY projects (experience not essential).
Help me help myself.
There are tasks I will need you to do for me, but there are others where I need only a little help. I’m looking for someone who doesn’t assume that I can do these things by myself. I’m a highly intelligent and educated female, this can confuse people on what I’m capable of doing. I can complete a law degree with a newborn baby but struggle to run a home efficiently.
Help me stay visible.
I’ve found that because of the challenges (poor working memory) I have, sometimes I find it hard to advocate my needs. How you interact with me and other people on my behalf matters.
Be professional and informal. This can be a challenging role and I need someone who is trustworthy, who won’t take advantage of me and my situation, yet is approachable and warm to be around.
Previous experience:
• I would prefer you have previous experience of working with people with additional needs (ADHD/Autism), and or mental health problems (bi-polar/ borderline personality disorder).
• Ideally a female, as the majority of my issues are caused by hormones. My condition fluctuates in line with my hormones. My capabilities of completing tasks are based on where I am in my menstrual cycle. My fluctuating conditions, means I can be unpredictable! One day I might manage to keep the house tidy and be on top of my chores, other days I can’t get out of bed.
I always try to give advance notice of any changes where I can (this is something I need help with) and I communicate changes using email or text
Is this role for you?
You:
• Organised
• Embrace the opportunity to make things easier for someone like me.
• Find it rewarding to help others like and provide a high-level support to the best of your abilities.
• Stay calm under pressure and unexpected challenges don’t faze you.
• Have a strong moral compass that means you won’t compromise on your values (or mine).
• Don’t mind interacting and working with other members of my support team which includes medical professionals and members of my family.
• Possess a willingness to learn firsthand about my severe PMS conditions and I will provide or give you access to as part of your role. For example, ADHD and Autism Awareness.
• Are available during the week and weekends. 2 hours at the start of the week and 2 hours at the end of the week, for example Monday and Friday at 12;30 noon.
• Your written and spoken English is sparkling and you’re at ease communicating using email and phone.
What I can give you
• A comfortable working clean environment within my home.
• A sense of humour and a good working relationship
• 4 hours of work per week
• Opportunities to accompany me on social outings. I like to go to the cinema, shopping , catch up with my friends and family members.
Are you interested?
If so, please provide your CV, and a covering letter including answers to these two questions:
1. Why you would be a great Personal Assistant.
2. How do you try to make the world safer or more accessible for those around you with additional needs?
Expected hours: 4 per week
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Who am I?
• I’m a 28 year old (with a 9 year older daughter).
• I have a neurodevelopment disorder that affects my executive dysfunction (organisation skills) and working memory.
• I may need your help occasionally to:
o get to and from any medical appointments
o help me prepare notes for my appointments)
o help with food shopping
It is essential for you to drive and a have a valid driver’s license.
Nature of the job:
• Sending or answering emails on my behalf, reading letters or emails out loud
• Helping me to prioritise my to do list.
• Helping me to manage realistic expectations and help to get a routine in place so I can function efficiently.
• I also need support in simple everyday tasks, such as washing dishes, hanging up wet clothes, preparing meals.
• Keeping my house clean and tidy, changing bed sheets (bunk beds), and taking out the rubbish.
• Reminding me to order all my medication and picking up prescriptions.
• Help with budgeting and paying bills on time.
• Help with keeping on top of administrative work.
Only applicants who are able and willing to provide a high level of care will be considered.
What’s important?
• I need someone who is highly organised and is good at multitasking and achieving results
• Help with maintaining a work/life balance including the ability to deep clean, batch cook food (not essential), chop/prep fruit and veg, organise shopping list.
• Schedule appointments , social outings and prompt/remind me.
• Help with DIY projects (experience not essential).
Help me help myself.
There are tasks I will need you to do for me, but there are others where I need only a little help. I’m looking for someone who doesn’t assume that I can do these things by myself. I’m a highly intelligent and educated female, this can confuse people on what I’m capable of doing. I can complete a law degree with a newborn baby but struggle to run a home efficiently.
Help me stay visible.
I’ve found that because of the challenges (poor working memory) I have, sometimes I find it hard to advocate my needs. How you interact with me and other people on my behalf matters.
Be professional and informal. This can be a challenging role and I need someone who is trustworthy, who won’t take advantage of me and my situation, yet is approachable and warm to be around.
Previous experience:
• I would prefer you have previous experience of working with people with additional needs (ADHD/Autism), and or mental health problems (bi-polar/ borderline personality disorder).
• Ideally a female, as the majority of my issues are caused by hormones. My condition fluctuates in line with my hormones. My capabilities of completing tasks are based on where I am in my menstrual cycle. My fluctuating conditions, means I can be unpredictable! One day I might manage to keep the house tidy and be on top of my chores, other days I can’t get out of bed.
I always try to give advance notice of any changes where I can (this is something I need help with) and I communicate changes using email or text
Is this role for you?
You:
• Organised
• Embrace the opportunity to make things easier for someone like me.
• Find it rewarding to help others like and provide a high-level support to the best of your abilities.
• Stay calm under pressure and unexpected challenges don’t faze you.
• Have a strong moral compass that means you won’t compromise on your values (or mine).
• Don’t mind interacting and working with other members of my support team which includes medical professionals and members of my family.
• Possess a willingness to learn firsthand about my severe PMS conditions and I will provide or give you access to as part of your role. For example, ADHD and Autism Awareness.
• Are available during the week and weekends. 2 hours at the start of the week and 2 hours at the end of the week, for example Monday and Friday at 12;30 noon.
• Your written and spoken English is sparkling and you’re at ease communicating using email and phone.
What I can give you
• A comfortable working clean environment within my home.
• A sense of humour and a good working relationship
• 4 hours of work per week
• Opportunities to accompany me on social outings. I like to go to the cinema, shopping , catch up with my friends and family members.
Are you interested?
If so, please provide your CV, and a covering letter including answers to these two questions:
1. Why you would be a great Personal Assistant.
2. How do you try to make the world safer or more accessible for those around you with additional needs?
Expected hours: 4 per week
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability