About the Employer

I'm looking for a Personal Assistant to support me to access the community, take part in activities I enjoy, and build my confidence and independence. I am autistic and can sometimes find busy places and loud noises overwhelming, so I'm looking for someone who is calm, patient, understanding, and happy to support me at my own pace. A quiet and reassuring personality is important to me. I enjoy gaming, anime, and Pokémon GO, so it would be great if you share some of these interests or are happy to get involved in them with me. The role will involve: • Supporting me to access community activities and outings. • Encouraging my independence and confidence. • Providing reassurance when I need it. • Respecting my preferences, routines, and personal boundaries.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Gaming• Anime• Pokemon Go

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Other relevant information

• Someone in the household is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

To encourage and support me in accessing the community>

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply for this position as you will be required to administer medication.

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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.
• 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 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.