About the Employer

I am mum to a 25 year old young lady with down syndrome. I am looking for PA support to work with my daughter on evenings, weekends and at holiday times. This will include assisting with the preparation of meals (and shopping for the ingredients). Developing independence skills and escorting with recreational activities. A driver/car owner is essential to assist my daughter to do various activities that are age appropriate.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

Down Syndrome

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping & cooking.• Trips out to enjoy social activities. • Various recreational activities.

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1 cat. .

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.