Our daughter has physical and cognitive learning disabilities She enjoys music and sensory play and being out and about on walks. We need a personal assistant to spend quality time with her over the weekends Support child in the home to try new activities in a quiet calm environment, to support her development in particular around sensory and food-based activities and going out into the community to enjoy new fun activities. £14 PH Employer Disability and Health Conditions • Mobility / Physical • Cognitive / Learning • Invisible The employer's hobbies and interests: • music• sensory play• getting out for walks Other relevant information • The individual has allergies. dairy. About the Role Duties and Responsibilities • Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed. • Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks. • Support to get to and from school/work/college/social 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 child in the home to try new activities in a quiet calm environment, to support her development in particular around sensory and food-based activities and going out into the community to enjoy new fun activities.> 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. • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support. • Be empathetic. • 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. • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved. flexible hours to cover at the weekend s needed Required Training Successful candidates are required to undertake any training that is considered necessary and appropriate to the role. Moving and Handling. Training will be provided by the employer. First Aid. Training will be provided by the employer. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .