About the Role
Personal assistant required for 4 hours on Saturdays during term time and 7 hours per week during holidays (time can be negotiated). The role involves taking a young son who is minimally speaking with ASD, ADHD, PICA, sensory processing disorder and epilepsy on days out. The child is toilet trained, fun, energetic and enjoys activities such as trampolining, Sealife, beach, gymnastics, soft play, cinema and shops.
Responsibilities
* Support and/or prompt with personal care (toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed).
* Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
* Assist and encourage socialisation and participation in activities.
* Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
* Develop a good and trusting one‑to‑one working relationship.
The individual's 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 and to report defects or hazards that may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.
Requirements
* Honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
* Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including prohibited use of social media in relation to the job role.
* Capable of working on own initiative and following instructions accurately.
* Patient, supportive and caring.
* Good listening skills and ability to provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
* Empathetic.
* Previous experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
* Self‑motivated with a willingness to get involved.
* Lively personality.
* Basic first aid and safeguarding training (training can be provided if required).
* Driving license with own car; business insurance can be claimed from employer.
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).
Schedule
* Saturday, 11am‑3pm
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
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