Please note: Personal Assistant
(Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, PART 1 Applies)
About the Employer
I am mum to a teenage girl with autism, learning difficulties, and a pending diagnosis of ADHD. My daughter suffered a stroke when she was born which has resulted in epilepsy caused by a brain injury. My daughter struggles with transitions and she can sometimes present with challenging behaviour as a result, but she is very sociable and friendly. She is vulnerable and therefore needs close supervision, and while epilepsy training will be provided, this is currently well managed. I am looking for a kind, caring PA who has experience working with children with special needs, to give me a break from my caring role, which will allow me to spend some quality time with my other child.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions:
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Cognitive / Learning
• Invisible
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Swimming and trampolining.
• Ipad, playing games and crafts
• Going to Teal Farm pub and outdoor activities if the weather is nice.
Other relevant information:
• The individual keeps pets in the home - Cats.
About the Role:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.
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.
• 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 experience in childcare/special needs is essential.
• Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
• Have a lively personality.
Required Training:
Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role.
Epilepsy -Training will be provided by the employer.
When you are Required:
Specific days/times required:
• Saturday,
• Sunday,
Hours per week: 4 hours term time and 6 hours in school holidays.
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.