About the Employer

I am the employer and mother to my young daughter who has been allocated a direct payment to provide PA support to allow me a break from my caring role and provide my daughter opportunities of social outings and activities, or to support her within the family home. My daughter is physically impaired and is undergoing assessments for a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy within the Uk. My daughter is non mobile, nonverbal and requires assistance with all personal care tasks. She wears nappies and requires support with feeding. My daughter can be transported in her push chair however we are awaiting the arrival of a wheelchair which will better support her when out and about of the family home. Whilst nonverbal, my daughter has a beautiful smile and can communicate if she is happy or sad through making sounds or facial gestures. My daughter is extremely isolated and is awaiting a school placement, so the PA support would be a welcome benefit, in allowing her to access the community and outdoors, and providing a companion other than those who are direct family members The PA would be required to offer companionship and social activities, Personal care and allow me a break from my caring role and opportunity to spend time with her siblings. Support with feeding, administering medication if required and assisting her with his physical exercises My daughter requires 24-hour support, so close supervision is required at all time. Occasional support may be required to accompany my daughter and I to appointments

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Enjoys watching her siblings play• Being outdoors• company of others

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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 the individual to take medication.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• 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.

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 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.