About the Employer

A friendly, bright, and engaging young man is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support him in leading a full and active life. He has a passion for all things that move and loves keeping busy with a variety of activities. Naturally sociable, he enjoys meeting new people, engaging with others, and being out and about in the community. With a fantastic sense of humour and a positive outlook on life, he brings plenty of fun and laughter to those around him. The ideal PA will be energetic, proactive, and happy to get involved in a range of activities. They should enjoy building positive relationships, encouraging independence, and helping him make the most of every day. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a vibrant young man who values companionship, fun, and staying active.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Running• Things that move

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Other relevant information

• Someone in the household is a smoker.1 Cat.

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.

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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 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.
• Have a lively personality.