About the Employer

Our son has a diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and autism. We need support on Friday Evenings from on a regular basis to support him. This will include any personal care needed as well as support to get from school /activities etc and times socialising at home or out in the community as needed. We would like someone with knowledge and experience of working with children with special needs. Someone with knowledge of care needs relating to diagnosis would be ideal.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Autism

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Playing /drawing and building activities• Space and dinosaur themed toys

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Other relevant information

• The individual keeps pets in the home.1x cat and 2x hamsters.

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.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
• Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.

Someone with knowledge of care needs relating to diagnosis would be ideal. >

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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.
• 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.
• Have a lively personality.

Required Training

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

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Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer.
First Aid. PA must already hold relevant qualification.