About the Employer

I am mum to an autistic child with a learning disability who is pre-verbal with limited speech. She also has multiple chromosome deletion and a sensory processing disorder. I am looking for a PA to support my daughter to access leisure activities within the local community, and to give me a break from my caring role.

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Cognitive / Learning

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming• Cinema • Going to the beach and country walks

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Other relevant information

County Durham.

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.
• 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.
• Be empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.