About the Employer

I am the employer and father to my son who is physically impaired and has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsey. My son is confined to a wheelchair and is non verbal, however he is able to communicate through, sounds, gestures and using his eyes. Our home is fully adapted with internal hoist and track and a floor lift for his wheelchair from the ground floor to upper floor, allowing ease to move around the house. My son receives PA support from his dedicated PA who provides a befriending role, companionship, social activities and support in the home, allowing me a break from my caring role and providing him care and most importantly activities that stimulate and interest him. My son has a great sense of humour, he enjoys the company of others and enjoys being busy. He particularly likes lego with a huge collection completed, crafts, crosswords and board games. My son requires support with personal care, assistance with feeding/drinking We are seeking a PA to join our team as a casual employee initially, allowing time to build trust and a relationship to compliment the current support team. This will allow for our permanent PA time off/holidays from her role. There is the option of more permanent hours available in the longer term if the successful candidate is suited to the position. The PA would be required to offer companionship and social activities, Personal care and some general food preparation for lunches/snacks. Support with feeding, administering medication if required and assisting him with his physical exercises Occasional requirement for food shopping or collection of prescriptions.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• arts /crafts and lego• Outings and the outdoors• cross words/ listening to music

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Dogs.

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 and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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.
• 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.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.