Personal Assistant/Support Worker

Hours
Hours per week: 5 hours term time, 10 hours holiday time
Specific days/times required:
• Thursday and/or Weekends
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.
About the Employer
An intelligent young man who likes to go to the gym and enjoys all things Disney/Pixar. Looking for someone who will support him in the community to build his skills and confidence further.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
• Cognitive / Learning
ASD
The employer's hobbies and interests:
• Gym• Disney/Pixar• Travelling
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support with food shopping.
• 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 preferred but not essential.
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.
• 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.
Does this position interest you?
This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received

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