About the Employer

16 year old young lady who happens to have Downs Syndrome. Our family are searching for a P.A for her to make friends with and do lots of fun things together.  A very fun loving, kind and caring teenage girl with a sprinkle of sassiness. If u like to laugh and have fun then you'll get on like a house on fire.  Loves to dance, listen to music, and loves crafting and anything really to keep her busy but she does suffer with her energy levels so also needs some chill time to recharge but that she does need convincing of that! Will need help with self care and food preparation and of course the odd cuddle or a shoulder to cry on when things get a little too much for her.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Downs Syndrome

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Dancing and swimming• Cinema and bowling• most activities

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Other relevant information

• Someone in the household is a smoker.• The individual keeps pets in the home.A cat called Jeff.

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 with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.

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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.
• 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.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• 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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Epilepsy. Training will be provided by the employer.