About the Employer

I am the employer and mother to my son. He lives at home with his father, 2 siblings and myself. He has a diagnosis of Autism, associated learning difficulties and hyper mobility. He has limited speech but is able to say words to guide what he wants or likes, but is unable to use full sentences. He requires close supervision at all times, as he can wonder off and is extremely vulnerable. He is unable to identify risks to himself or road awareness. He does not like loud noises or crowded places, and wears ear defenders to support. We are seeking a PA to provide social support and engage him in activities within the local community. He is an energetic boy who loves the outdoors and enjoys most activities associated to his age

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autism

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• swimming, water play• Flying kites, paper planes being outdoors• Parks and open spaces/beach

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Other relevant information

• The individual is a smoker.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.