About the Employer
I am looking to recruit a PA for my son who is in his early 20s and Autistic. He has a great sense of humour, enjoys going swimming, walking and playing on his Xbox .
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Autistic
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Animals
• X Box
• Walking
Other relevant information:
• The individual keeps pets in the home: We have dogs and cats.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
• Support with gardening.
• Support with some aspects of personal care when out in the community.
• Encourage and support to manage anxiety when out in the community.
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 follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.
• Someone who is sensitive and with a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goal.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 18 hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.