Personal Care Assistant
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About the Employer
I am mum to a young girl who has severe autism and a learning disability. She is non-verbal and her behaviour can be challenging due to her frustration. She has no danger awareness so she will need to be closely monitored, but she loves to visit parks and she enjoys leisure activities in general.I am looking for a kind, caring PA who can help to promote confidence and independence, and give me a break from my caring role.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
- Cognitive / Learning
- Invisible
- Severe autism and a learning disability.
The employer's hobbies and interests:
- Swimming and trampolining.
- Soft play and visiting parks.
- iPad activities.
Other relevant information:
- The individual keeps pets in the home.1 dog.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
- To go swimming, to soft play, visit parks and local leisure facilities.
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 be able to follow instructions accurately.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Be empathetic.
- Previous caring experience is essential.
- Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
- Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
- Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
When you are Required:
Hours per week: 4 hours per week term time and 6 hours per week in school holidays.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.