About the Employer

I am the employer and mother to my daughter who has access to a direct payment. The direct payment is to allow my daughter to receive PA support, engaging her in the local community to access activities that she enjoys. My Daughter has autism but is quite independent and manages all personal care herself. She does require close supervision due to her vulnerability and inability to identify risk to herself. She enjoys most things, such as shopping, eating out. Having her nails and hair done, going on outings and being outdoors She has obsessive behaviours and can often become very focused on something that has been said or she sees, which can at times cause her anxiety. She requires someone who is patient, understanding and someone willing to get involved in all aspects of her choices. The PA will become an integral part of the family and her support network, providing her opportunity of independence and allowing me a break from my caring role

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping• Girly things, nails and hair• Being outdoors

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.A dog.

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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.

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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.

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.
• 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.