About the Employer

Interested in working in social care? Please read on to see how you can make a difference. I am a 21 year old male with autism and anxiety. I need support out in the community and to develop my skills in being independent. I enjoy going out for lunch, playing computer games and caring for my pets, at home we have 3 hens and a dog. I am looking to recruit a PA/support worker Support to engage in activities such as a walk in the park or a trip to the café. I need help to prepare my lunch and clear away. I need encouragement to engage in activities such as walking my dog, having a go on my treadmill or cleaning my hens. Sometimes I will just need someone to chat to if I am having a difficult day and it is too much for me to go out. I may require some help to go to the shop to purchase something for lunch or a snack. Help with changing my bed and putting my washing away. Once a relationship is built there are opportunities for support for up to 8 respite away nights (PA accommodation costs will be covered through direct payments). They will need to be patient and have some knowledge of autism and the challenges I might face. The individual needs to drive and have access to a car (mileage will be on top of wages). I need someone who can support me to plan activities in advance so I am prepared about what I am doing, they will also need to be able to give gentle encouragement to help me engage. Preferably a non-smoker due to sensory issues and someone who likes animals.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Autism

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Other relevant information

We have 3 hens and a dog..

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Previous caring experience 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.