About the Employer

I am mum to a young girl with severe autism and developmental delays. She is mainly non-verbal but she can communicate with some words if she chooses to speak, and her overall vocabulary is very good. She is epileptic but she is medicated at home, and training will be given on what to do if a seizure were to occur while out with her PA. My daughter also wears nappies so personal care duties will be required. My daughter needs routine and she has no danger awareness so she will need to be closely monitored while outdoors, but she is easy going and good at self-regulating if she becomes anxious or frustrated. I am looking for a kind, caring and understanding PA, who has experience working with children with special needs. The PA role is to support my daughter to enjoy leisure activities within the local area.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Going to parks and farms• The beach and outdoor activities in general.

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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 with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed.
• 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 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.
• To be able to work on own initiative.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.