Hours: 4 hours a week to start, with gradual increase
Area: Woodthorpe, York
Rate of Pay: £13.45 an hour, made in Direct Payments
I am an aspiring learn-from-home adult Student preparing to direct and operate an opulent cyber cosmetics–art house within the foreseeable future with an eye toward opening a bricks-and-mortar bar & boutique. With limitless curiosity in alchemy and the arcane I feel my calling to combine Islamic medicine with universal remedies administered through a naturopathic alternative laser-focused towards preventing disease or treating root cause(s) that is free at point of need.
Paradoxically this project has been decelerated as a result of severe life-limiting and debilitating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in Contamination Phobia (more commonly known as “Handwashing”) compounded on top of Magical Thinking, further exacerbated by clinical Agoraphobia, with indicators of PTSD. My condition manifests itself through acute symptoms of long-term ongoing chronic stress, depression, anxiety, paranoia, panic attacks, doubt, rumination, and overthinking. I sometimes experience spells of crushing panic and overwhelming distress feeling trapped and cornered in places or situations where escape is difficult, socially awkward, or where help is unavailable. For this I limit how much I leave the house for fear of impurity and the unexpected going wrong in every unpredictable/uncontrollable scenario imaginably possible. I am naturally fragile in constitution as a lifelong sufferer of Asthenia symptomised by chronic fatigue and an unnatural sensitivity to heat exhaustion. I often feel on-edge and there are times when I am dysregulated which can lead to low mood swings and challenging behavior so I need someone who is able to remain calm, patient, and understanding with me to recalibrate my senses to re-becoming secure and grounded again.
Temperamentally I am a neuro-divergent, whimsical individualist with intense emotions and a hyper-sensitive nature; I am wistfully nostalgic, wear my heart upon my sleeve, and my heightened sensory perception creates me to feel more deeply than most. My authenticity makes me transparent and direct and though highly opinionated I am receptive to opposing views where they are agreeable. I am over-articulate, internally aware, and soulful with a spiritual depth. The metaphysical energy I carry intimidates the majority. This makes me a complicated – and misunderstood – personality.
To crown it off functioning the “Night Wolf” chronotype in synergy with the OCD causes me to run on my own clock rhythms. I naturally sleep later in the morning and hit my peak creative and mental energy in the early eventide. Additionally with “rituals” that are long and repetitive time is a luxury I can’t afford to waste. This causes me to be impatient with daily hold-ups and live life in the fast lane when all I want is to mindfully lose myself in something artful and enriching.
Despite the intricacies I am an ambitious, creative fantasist with an eternally youthful spirit and penchant for epicures both eclectic and cornucopius in the vein of boutique shopping, costume and adornment, doll-making, video-gaming, character development, and foraged wildcrafting. I accept nothing less than perfection and am intuitive and idealistic, finding it easy to relate to others who feel relaxed in my presence and accept me for all my quirks and imperfections.
To help manage my disorder I am looking for a high-calibre Islamic individual who is respectful and courteous with high moral integrity and outstanding levels of hygiene who thoroughly understands the complexities of my condition coupled with the rigorous ritual purity central to my religious beliefs. You must be able to stride the hybridised role of Personal Assistant/Carer as at times some activities become overwhelming at which point I need a PA to step in and paradigm shift to composition of Carer to get the task at hand complete. As my Personal Assistant you will work under my direction to meet my needs in the personal and social spheres and the academic–vocational realms of development.
I need an attendant who can help me keep a clean and tidy home, assist in opening mail deliveries, and support me with tasks outside of the home (in essence obtaining the victuals and vitals) which will empower me to accomplish purposeful things despite my difficulties and live a full and fulfilling life. I am looking for someone kind, reliable, and supportive who can help me manage my delicate sentiments, encourage my independence, and ensure I am happy and comfortable at all times.
My condition makes driving and using public transport impossible so a motorcar driver and availability of vehicle are essential. You will accompany me to practical workshops for professional development, events and tradeshows, appointments, and leisure trips for mental wellbeing and primeval inspiration.
As my condition is unpredictable, affects every facet of my life, and absorbs a great deal of time, needs and duties significantly vary and fundamentally change in a highly capricious manner so in this way someone of a naturally positive temperament who can think on their feet with an aptitude for troubleshooting, able to remain calm working under pressure often to tight deadlines and dependable to turn up when called at short notice are assets that are essential. You must hold excellent memory and retention skills, be able to follow and disentangle knotty concepts and scenarios, and possess clear insight in the mechanics of OCD.
Gatewaying Quantum Space–Time you will assist in multi-tasking, efficiency, and arrange and manage the nuances of my day-to-day x circadian schedules. It is important you take the time to become well acquainted with me to build a positive, trusting relationship walking in my company.
You will be joining me during a season of great change and expansion. To move forward and evolve I will shortly be moving into my first home where I will, for the first time, be wholly independent at which occasion your roles and responsibilities will change accordingly, augment in number, and become increasingly varied. Ultimately you must be willing to wear different hats to fill a range of roles and functions (including but not limited to ensuring I remain safe in the kitchen and help with hand-washing art textiles and delicate laundry items).
As a loner living in the plains of my mind you will be privileged to join the circle of a cherry-picked trusted few with knowledge of my innermost whimsies and identity. Mine is a party of few friends who values earnest connections that are strong, deep, and meaningful. For all that I am looking for somebody noble, honest, loyal, and reassuring who is able to work holistically around and with my condition.
This is a unique opportunity for a lady who handles herself with cultural sensitivity, hailing from the Islamic faith, who ideally would be able to adopt the position of fellow traveler and companion. No previous experience will be necessary, however, as you become familiar and ease into the part you will learn the best way to work together.
This is a long-term, permanent role for the successful nomination. Availability begins at 4 hours a week as to begin you will be an occasional presence working off-the-cuff at summons with hours expected to significantly increase to accommodate supplementary travel and assistance. This includes weekends and Bank Holidays, also some evenings dependent on when travel and activities draw to a close, making a flexible virtue to work and hours pivotal to appointment.
Returns will be £13.45 an hour made by Direct Payments.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting their employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.