About the Employer

Personal Assistant Needed for a Fun, Creative Young Girl with Autism We are looking for a kind, patient, and enthusiastic Personal Assistant to support a bright, imaginative young girl who has autism and physical dyspraxia. This role is perfect for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with kids, especially those with a love for anime, animals, shopping, fashion, jewelry, swimming, and all things girly! About the Role: You’ll be providing support with: Day-to-day activities and outings Building confidence and encouraging independence Gentle physical assistance when needed (due to dyspraxia) Social engagement and emotional support Having fun and being a positive companion! The Ideal Person: Patient, reliable, and compassionate Has experience (or a strong interest) in working with children or young people with additional needs Comfortable being active and engaging in playful, creative activities Bonus if you share an interest in anime, animals, or fashion! Requirements: Clean background check Driving license (preferred but not essential) Flexible availability (exact hours can be discussed)

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Employer Disability and Health Conditions

Autism and Dyspraxia

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The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Swimming • Animals• Anime

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Other relevant information

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About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support the individual to look after/care for pets.
• 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.
• Support with managing paperwork & correspondence.
• Support with gardening.

Clothes shopping etc >

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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

Full driving licence is essential as the role requires you to drive the employer’s vehicle (employer to check age requirement with car insurance provider).

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.
• To work as part of a team.
• To be able to follow instructions accurately.
• 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 caring experience is essential.
• Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
• Have a lively personality.