About the Employer

Our son is 22 years old and is on Autistic spectrum. He needs one to one support to enable him to access activities. He likes to go Swimming, Cycle and go to the gym and generally to get out and about in the local area. We need a PA to support and encourage him to build confidence and enjoy life. Someone who speaks polish would be useful but no essential.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autism

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Cycling • Gym• swimming

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1x small dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.