Job Details
Hours: 13 hours per week, including weekends (to be arranged)
Area: Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Rate: £14.50 per hour
Car Driver Essential
Paul is a lovely gentleman who resides with his nana. He is looking to employ a personal assistant who will have a flexible approach to supporting him within the home and accessing the community.
Paul has a diagnosis of Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia and Sensory Processing Disorder. He also has a phobia to germs and is quite clinical in his hand washing routines which have caused psoriasis.
Paul is fitted with a colostomy bag which requires changing and managing. Experience of managing colostomy bags would be advantageous to this role. Experience of working with ASD is essential.
Paul is a keen Lego and War Hammer fan and really enjoys building the models. He also enjoys spending time gaming online. He will on occasion venture to the shops to purchase Lego magazines and you would be expected to accompany him to such trips; you would also be required to accompany him to scheduled appointments and assist Paul in making appointments for himself. Paul will venture to the Metro Centre on occasions and enjoys a KFC or McDonalds on his outings.
Responsibilities
* Assist Paul with personal care, including showering if he chooses and beard maintenance, and prompting him with choosing appropriate clothing and dressing.
* Meal preparation and coaching to encourage Paul to prepare food himself.
* Assist and encourage Paul to complete online shopping orders.
* Perform light domestic tasks, including laundry and bed changing.
* Drive Paul to appointments, shopping and other outings.
Qualifications & Experience
* Experience managing colostomy bags is advantageous.
* Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is essential.
* Car driving skills and license are required.
Additional Details
Training will be provided for colostomy care if necessary.
There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010 schedule 9 paragraphs 1 – 4.
This vacancy will close as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the U.K.
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