Personal Assistant - Longbridge B31

When you are required

Specific working days have not been stated.

About the employer

Jake is 19 years old, he has a diagnosis of ADHD, Autism and a mild learning disability, he lacks confidence in the community and is often worried that something bad will happen if he goes out alone. He suffers with anxiety which leads him to feel he needs to use the bathroom regularly.

Disability and health conditions

Cognitive / Learning

Hobbies and interests

Xbox
Basketball
Pool

Other relevant information

The individual keeps pets in the home. Two Cats

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 and getting dressed.
Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
Support with food shopping.
Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
Support with gardening.

Help to build Jakes confidence in the community and reduce the fear that somethig bad will happen to him

The individual's 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 and to report defects 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, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement

Car driver preferred but not essential.

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.
Be able to work on own initiative.
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 employer’s 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.