About the Employer

Our son has an autism diagnosis and we would like to employ a PA/Buddy to encourage/enable him to get out and about in the local community . He suffers with anxiety at times and needs someone to make him feel safe/confident and comfortable to enjoy going to see speedway or a football match or just to go down the local restaurant for a meal and a drink weekly. This would encourage his independence.

Very flexible on times would be good if this could happen on Mondays or sometime over weekends

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health • Invisible

autism

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• autism

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Other relevant information

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities.
• 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.

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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).

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.