About the Employer
Nonverbal autistic young lady requires a personal assistant to support with everyday activities. Loves Peppy Pig and Ben and Holly. Loves shopping going out for drinks. Has a short attention span. Uses a talker machine to communicate And uses hand gestures and peg board pictures
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Cognitive / Learning
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Shopping and going out for drinks
• Pepper Pig
Other relevant information:
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.
You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
Transport Requirement:
Car driver and car owner – must have business insurance.
Required Skills:
• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including the prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 4 hours school term time 6 hours school holidays
Specific days/times required:
• Monday, 10am to 2pm
• Tuesday, 10am to 2pm
• Wednesday, 10am to 2pm
• Thursday, 10am to 2pm
• Friday, 10am to 2pm
• Saturday, 10 am to 2pm