About the Employer

Our son lives independantly in comunity with family living nearby for support. He needs a new PA so that each month he can rely on seeing that person to do things with. This would be for 12 hours per month. Which can be used flexibly according to what was planned e and daytime or evening. Could be 6 hour meet up 2 x month A day out using all or part of the hours. The PA needs to be a driver and have a vehicle. Public transport in and around Coleshill is not good. He occasionally uses public transoprt or taxis.He would like to be more familiar and confident with using public transport so a PA willing and support He and use public transport when appropriate would be ideal. Rich wants someone he can be comfortable with and respect. The person needs to be confident, enthusiastic, outgoing, interesting, and to have ‘a bit about them’ To use their initiative, and if Rich needs guidance to be self assured and confident. The person should be is interested in trying new things, exploring options and introducing Rich to new ideas and experiences. He likes music and going to occasional gigs, he likes comedy and going to the theatre and cinema. He follows football and would be up for going to occasional matches or other sporting events. Rich receives PIP so for many of these situations Rich pays for his ticket and the companions reservation is free. Part of the role will be to talk and plan with Rich what to do and to make the bookings. There would need to be some contact with his family re diary, website booking accounts, payments etc. The person must be reliable, trustworthy and honest. Richard isn’t very good at understanding money and is unable to do online banking/purchases without support.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• music• xbox• travel

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 and car owner – must have business insurance.

Required Skills

• Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.• 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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.