About the Employer

Personal Assistant required to support a young Autistic mum with daily living, organising tasks and accessing social activities within the community. Assistance and support will also be required to help her carry out her children's care needs, although no direct involvement with the children is necessary.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

Learning disability, Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Vertigo

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Arts & crafts• Attending local community groups• Arcades

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 English Bulldog - friendly.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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 preferred but not essential.

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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.


Comfortable working around children and animals, experience and/or understanding of the mental health aspects of Autism.