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I am a partially sighted man in my 40s, seeking a reliable, friendly personal assistant to help me manage everyday family life with a baby. The role is primarily about practical support, helping me both at home and in the community. I like playing visually impaired football, cricket and tennis, going to the gym and doing park runs.

No previous experience of supporting a visually impaired person is required, as full guidance can be provided. What matters is that you are calm, patient, trustworthy and comfortable around young children and dogs. You should be confident in navigating public spaces, communicating clearly, and following instructions. The applicant must be practical, reliable, trustworthy and open-minded with strong verbal communication skills.

Summary of duties:

• Help with navigation and orientation in unfamiliar community settings
• Helping me to go out for walks with my child, including pushing the pram where needed
• Supporting safe travel with a car seat
• Supporting me and my child to safely socialize and access play/green spaces
• Helping me to access sport and fitness opportunities
• Transport to appointments
• Assisting with household upkeep, e.g. cleaning, food preparation and planning, basic DIY, gardening
• Helping with shopping
• Reading the post and other printed documents aloud, filling out forms on my behalf when needed
• Support to complete visual tasks on the computer
• Accompanying on trips when necessary (which may include occasional overnight stays)

Skills, qualities and experience

• You are caring, patient, friendly and punctual
• You are comfortable around young children
• You are comfortable around dogs
• Access to own car
• Experience in working with visually impaired people
• Experience in a similar support role
• Enhanced DBS check

Rate of Pay: £12.71 per hour

Days/Times Required:

Up to 10 hours a week. Times and days to be agreed in advance.