About the Employer

I am mum to a teenage boy who has down syndrome, autism and epilepsy. He is peg fed and non verbal. We are looking for a PA to work on a Tuesday after school for 3 hours and a Sunday for 3 hours. There will be 8 hours per week in total during school holidays.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Down syndrome, autism and epilepsy

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Visiting parks and local leisure facilities. • Trampolining centres. • After school club

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 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 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.

Take client to after school club on a Tuesday and to a leisure activity on a Sunday. PA must drive and have access to a car. An nappy change might be required while out.>

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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 be able to follow instructions accurately.
• Be patient, supportive and caring.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.

Required Training

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

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Epilepsy. PA must already hold relevant qualification.