About the Employer

PA needed for a 19 yr old lovely, lively, chatty, charming teenage boy with pleasing manners, easily manageable with no physical disabilities/ no challenging behaviours. We mainly need PA to engage/support him in leisure activities/shopping/parks/trips/walks/voluntary activities to improve his confidence and independence. Weekday evenings from 5pm (term time) Mon-Fri any day Holidays period- flexible any time

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Autism and learning difficulties

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Outdoor activities, basketball, shopping, park• Music and dancing • Gym

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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).

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.