About the Employer

I am mum to a teenage boy who has down syndrome, autism and epilepsy. He is peg fed and non verbal. We are looking for a second PA to cover for nights and days during school holidays. Hours will be variable and can be discussed.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Down syndrome, autism, epilepsy.

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs..

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 take medication.
• 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.

Must have personal care and medication experience and working with special needs children and young adults. >

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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 be able to work on own initiative.
• 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.


Previous experience of peg feeding and working with epilepsy is essential.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Epilepsy. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
Peg Feed. PA must already hold relevant qualification.