About the Employer

I am mum to a young woman who is very shy when meeting people and she is always supported in the community due to her anxiety. Her mobility is also poor, she will link arms with others and also has a scooter to support her to go longer distances. She has a diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures linked with anxiety, a learning disability and Autism. She is able to identify when a seizure is going to happen. I am looking for a PA to support her to access the community and to explore social opportunities. This will begin by spending a period of time getting to know her within her home prior to supporting her in the community as she is anxious and does not like crowds. A car owner/driver is essential as her scooter will need to go in the boot for outings.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

Non-epileptic seizures linked with anxiety, a learning disability and Autism.

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Shopping• General outings using a scooter in quiet areas• Cinema

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.3 small dogs..

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.

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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.
• 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.

Required Training

Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.

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Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.