About the Employer

Fun & Caring Personal Assistant Wanted! We’re on the lookout for a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support our amazing teenage son who is blind and has cerebral palsy (GMFCS level 4). He uses a wheelchair and needs full assistance with his daily routine – but he’s full of personality and loves company, books, fresh air and little adventures! What You'll Be Doing: Trips to the park, shops, museums or out for a stroll Reading stories and helping keep him entertained Assisting with meals, drinks, and personal care Administering medication as needed Most importantly – bringing good vibes and positive energy to his day!

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Vision • Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Being on the swing at the park• Theme parks • Music

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.Two french bull 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.
• 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.

No two days are quite the same – flexibility is key! You may occasionally be asked to take on additional tasks as reasonably required. You’ll be responsible for reporting any accidents or hazards to us straight away to keep our son safe.>

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 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.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• 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.


Flexible, upbeat and ready to get stuck in ! A sense of humour and a lively personality are big pluses!

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.
First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer.
Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.