About the Employer

A young boy with profound and complex needs who is nonverbal but a very sociable young lady who loves going out and about. This young boy uses a wheelchair but is mobile and can walk short distances. He can feed and drink themselves but needs help with personal care needs and one on one support to access activities. Laurence’s wheelchair can collapse and fit in a boot, and he travels in an ordinary car using a regular seat belt. Laurence can get into a car himself and does not need lifting. Hours are dependent on the holiday sessions Laurence is selected for which at the time of writing have not been released. Holiday activities are usually 10 am until 4 pm and most take 45-one hour to get to.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical

Severe learning disabilities and non-verbal but can understand some language and uses some Makaton signs to communicate.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Going on his swing, playing with his trains and walking in the countryside splashing in puddles

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Other relevant information

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.

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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.

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.
• 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.


I am primarily initially looking for a person to drive my son to and from some of his specialist activity sessions run by Essex charities (appreciate candidate may not be able to cover all) during the school holidays as and when the successful candid

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. PA must already hold relevant qualification.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.