About the Employer

I am mum to a young boy with autism and I am looking for a PA to give me a break from my caring role. My son is friendly and affectionate and he loves cuddles and to hold hands. He finds this type of contact reassuring and comforting and it helps him to regulate. He loves to dance and listen to music. He is non-verbal and he uses body language and gestures to communicate. He loves the outside environment; he enjoys running and climbing. He is more relaxed in less busy environments. He has no awareness of roads or danger when outdoors so he needs to be closely monitored. He loves being talked too, and he gets excited with numbers and letters, along with trucks, trains and buses. He is doubly incontinent and wears incontinent pads so personal care may be needed while away from the family home. Previous experience of working with children with complex needs is essential.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• The outdoors, running and climbing• Dance, music and iPad. • Trains, buses and trucks.

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Other relevant information

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

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.