About the Employer

I am dad to a teenage girl with down syndrome and a learning disability. She is mainly non-verbal but does have some limited communication and she can use Makaton. I am looking for a kind, caring PA to accompany her on social outings and to provide some female company and friendship. My daughter does not require any daily personal care but she would need some support when visiting the toilet during her menstrual cycle. My daughter is friendly and very easy going with no challenging behaviours and she enjoys music, dancing, eating out, going to the park and shopping.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Down syndrome and a learning disability.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping and eating out. • Music and dancing. Ten pin bowling. • Visiting parks and being outdoors.

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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 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.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• 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.