Personal Assistant, Georgia-Leah Simpson

Hiya,

I'm a disabled Performance student with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and AuDHD (autism and ADHD), looking for a supportive, reliable, and physically capable Personal Assistant to help me manage daily life, live more independently, and stay engaged with my studies and creative practice. I'm based in a non-accessible home and need support with a mixture of practical, personal, and creative tasks.

The role includes:

• Personal care (e.g. washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support)
• Meal preparation and basic domestic support (e.g. tidying, laundry)
• Assistance attending university classes, performances, exhibitions, creative arts/dance/drama/poetry workshops, and social events
• Accompanying me to medical appointments and helping with appointment planning
• Support with organisation, planning, and managing energy levels
• Physically lifting or carrying a manual wheelchair down a flight of stairs (there is no step-free access where I live)

About you:

You don't need to have specific experience with FND or neurodivergence, but you must be calm, grounded, and open-minded, with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively. You should be physically strong enough to safely assist with the wheelchair, comfortable with personal care, and respectful of boundaries and access needs.

A driving licence and access to a car would be helpful for attending appointments and events, but this is flexible for the right person.

Additional info:

• Flexible, part-time hours to be agreed together
• Paid role (rate depending on experience/funding scheme)
• DBS check may be required
• Based in [insert your area/city]
• Training and support will be provided where needed

Pay:

£13-£15 per hour depending on experience and funding (paid via Direct Payments).

This is a rewarding opportunity to support an arts student in their everyday life, enabling independence, access, and creative engagement in a dynamic and often unpredictable world.