About the Employer

Adebukola is looking for a kind, lively, and interactive Personal Assistant/Carer to support him. Adebukola is autistic and non-verbal, but he finds other ways to communicate and express himself. He enjoys music, going for walks, dancing, and being around people who are positive, patient, and engaging. The ideal person will be caring, reliable, enthusiastic, and confident in building a trusting relationship. You will need to be someone who can encourage interaction, support communication in different ways, and help Adebukola enjoy his daily activities. The role may include: Supporting Adebukola with daily activities Encouraging social interaction and communication Going for walks and taking part in activities he enjoys Using music, movement, and play to engage with him Providing patient, respectful, and person-centred support. Experience with autism and/or non-verbal communication would be helpful, but the most important qualities are warmth, patience, reliability, and a lively personality.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Autism spectrum disorder - non verbal

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Walks • Music • Dancing

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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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• 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 gardening.

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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 caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.