About the Employer

I am gentle young man who has communication difficulties and require support throughout each day to do the things I enjoy. In addition to daily activities I also need support with dietary needs and medicines. You will be working as part of a caring and dedicated team who will support you in your training and in getting to know me.

 

Vacancy for Personal Assistant(s)

Up to 20 hours weekly (1 to 1 and part and small group setting)

Warwick/ Stratford upon Avon area           

£14 per hour + petrol allowance for trips out

Would you like to be part of a small friendly team of PA’s, providing support and care for a gentle, young gentleman of 23 yrs? Experience would be gained in Autism and associated needs? 

Applicants need to be honest, kind, friendly and observant.

·        Someone who provides positive company and enjoys visiting National Trust properties, going for drives, walks, watching birds, picnics, shopping, leisure-centre based activities and music.

·       A person who can encourage and support in daily living skills/routines

·       To physically help where the skill base has yet to develop e.g. making snacks/lunch, personal care when needed and enabling him to keep personal spaces clean and tidy.

·       To be a good mentor

·       A car driver, with own car and business insurance

·       To be able to communicate well with other PA’s.

·       Keep records and attended training sessions a monthly meetings

Experience in caring would be an advantage but more importantly we need someone who has the above with a willingness to understand and learn.

As a successful applicant you would be eased into the role with training and support from other PA’s.

DBS check and references will be necessary before any 1-1 sessions could commence.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

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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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.

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 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 caring experience is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.

Required Training

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

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