About the Employer

I am the employer and father to my young daughter. My daughter has Autism and associated learning disability. She has limited verbal communication but is familiar with visual aids and PEc cards as way of communicating with others. My daughter requires 2-1 support at all times due to her vulnerability and risk of causing harm to herself or others, if she becomes frustrated, she is known to lash out or at times self harm. Due to this she has a safety helmet which she wears to minimise the risk of injury to herself. My daughter is a happy energetic child, with an abundance of energy, she loves most things associated to her age and enjoys the outdoors. She likes going to parks, swimming, theme parks and shopping, with the support of her PA's. We are seeking 2 PA's to work together providing my daughter social opportunities out in the community for 3 hours per week during school holidays only. She will require close supervision at all times due to her vulnerability and limited understanding of risk or danger to herself or others and will require support with personal care when out and about

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autisam, Learning difficulties, limited verbal communication

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Parks/ being outdoors• Swimming/shopping• Theme parks/arcades

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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 and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

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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 work as part of a team.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.