About the Employer

I am mum to an autistic child who is pre-verbal. I am looking for a PA to provide support with social activities, entertainment and stimulation for my daughter. This will be good for my daughters development and it will give me a break from my caring role. She loves the outdoors and open spaces but she has no awareness of danger so she needs to be closely monitored.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

Autism and pre verbal.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• iPad and sensory activities. • Outdoor activities in a contained area where she can run and play.

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.2 dogs and 2 cats.

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.

The client wears nappies so personal care duties will be required as a part of this job role. >

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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 essential.
• 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.