About the Employer

We are looking for a kind, caring, and reliable Personal Assistant to support our son.

He uses an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device to communicate, and we are looking for someone who will actively encourage and support him in using it to express himself and engage with the world around him.

The role will involve assisting with personal care, supporting daily routines, and helping to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment for him. There may also be occasions where support with meal preparation and shopping is required.

Above all, we are looking for someone who will help our son feel happy, secure, and valued. Building a positive relationship with him, promoting his independence, and ensuring he enjoys his time with you are the most important aspects of this role.

We would love to hear from individuals who are patient, understanding, and enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs. Experience is welcome, but a caring nature, willingness to learn, and commitment to making a difference are what matter most.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning

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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.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs 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.