About the Employer

Are you a compassionate individual who would like to make a difference to someone’s life? This is a rewarding role where you will provide essential support and companionship to a teenager who needs assistance in his daily life. We are looking for an individual who is patient, empathetic and willing to go the extra mile. The appointed individual will provide personalised care in relation to emotional and development challenges. The role requires commitment to supporting the individual to thrive, you must have physical stamina and will be required to promote social interaction and engagement through play. Experience and understanding of learning disabilities and challenging behaviour is essential. There is a requirement to cover other Personal Assistant's annual leave and take on extra hours/sleepovers once you are comfotable and confident in the role. Please feel free to contact for any further information or questions.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Long walks & visiting the farm• Sensory centres

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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.
• 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).

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.
• 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.