About the Employer

I am both the employer and mother of my son who is diagnosed with Autism, OCD and a learning disability I am looking to recruit a Personal Assistant to assist in the provision of 1-1 support, to meet my son’s assessed needs by Sunderland Council and to enable me to go to work on his days he is not at college providing him with the opportunity to access social activities in the community with someone other than a family or support him within the home if he wants to stay home. My son requires support with his personal care as he may need assistance with toileting, to help clean him. He lacks motivation and does not enjoy getting wet or being active outdoors. He enjoys watching films, retro games and eating at McDonalds He likes going to museums, libraries and more recently going bowling, however he has a passion and love of everything Disney related. My son is a great communicator and is able to articulate his interests, likes and dislikes. He is particularly fond of shopping in charity shops and is familiar with where these are within the town and surrounding areas. He enjoys spending time browsing The PA will be required to support and assist in managing some of the behaviors he displays when anxious, he often repeats things and requires a lot of reassurance and very clear answers to questions to minimize the anxieties he may be experiencing. My son is extremely vulnerable and unable to identify risks to himself or others, so he will always require close supervision. Summary of duties I am looking for a personal assistant to provide my son with the opportunity of independence, expand his social support network and enable him to access social opportunities with someone other than a family member when we are at work.

The PA may be required to provide the care within the family home, preparing a lunch, providing snacks and drinks, companionship when we are out Activities may include:

• Going to McDonalds

• Going to museums or Libraries

• Going bowling

• Going shopping and browsing through charity shops

• Providing personal care • Support with meals when at home

• Providing companionship and supervision

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• shopping/Charity shops• Bowling/McDonalds• Museums/Libraries

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Dog.

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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• 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 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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.


We are seeking a PA who is able to provide the 3 sessions of support in college holidays for 7 weeks per year only.