About the Employer

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Personal Assistant/Mentor to join a small, friendly team supporting an active young autistic man in his own home.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a genuine difference whilst supporting independence and promoting an active lifestyle.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting autistic adults
• Is self-motivated and able to work independently
• Is energetic, active and enjoys the outdoors

Essential Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence
• Own vehicle with valid insurance
• Willing to drive during shifts
• Two satisfactory references
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to work in the UK
• Has excellent communication skills
• Is reliable, flexible and punctual
• Enjoys building positive working relationships
• Can work well within a small team
• Completing overnight sleep-in shifts as part of a 24-hour shift pattern

Benefits:

•  28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Pension scheme
• Mileage allowance paid

 

If you are passionate about supporting people to live independent, fulfilling lives, we would love to hear from you.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Walking• Swimming• Cycling

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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 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.

* Supporting access to the local community. * Encouraging independence and confidence. * Supporting with daily living activities. * Supporting hobbies and activities. * Providing companionship and mentoring.>
Due to the following requirements of the role, only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position:

• You will be required to work for more than 48 hours per week.
• Shifts may start before and or after 10pm

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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.

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.
• To work as part of a team.
• 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 essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.


* Has experience supporting autistic adults. * Is self-motivated and able to work independently. * Is energetic, active and enjoys the outdoors.