Personal Assistant

Ref: DP6177

Location: Lancing

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Details

This role is to support a Man

Drivers licence required: Yes

Own vehicle needed: Yes

Employment status:

employed

Hours per week:

Hours required are weekends and around / during college holidays. Flexibility is essential.

Hourly pay rate:

£14.00 minimum, depending on experience. Mileage rate: 45p per mile

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I am looking for a PA to support my 17 year old son. He is a very happy young man who is into fashion and design, is very creative and has a big personality. He has a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD & sensory processing disorder. He also has a diagnosis of Scheuermann’s disease which affects his spine. Though he can express his wants and needs verbally, he does require gentle support & guidance with all forms of communication, particularly socially.

Your role as a PA will involve assisting him with daily activities, plus supporting him to develop his life skills, independence and confidence with activities such as going to the shops, money management, cooking, maintaining a safe and habitable home, and accessing the community.

Duties include:

Medication prompting/administering
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Shopping
Cooking
Transportation
Companionship

Support my son to talk about & understand his emotions (informing me of any concerns)
Supporting with physiotherapy exercises / O.T. recommendations as needed
Supervising at all times and keeping him focused on tasks
Support to develop social and independent living skills, whilst gaining confidence in himself and through new experiences.
Driving him or accompanying him on public transport / walking with as needed, when accessing the community.
Support with planning ahead for activities, including timing, transport, budgeting & paying for.

Candidate qualities:

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality
Reliable with good timekeeping
Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative
Hygienic, tidy and well organised
Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties
Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills
Honest and cheerful
Creative
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Experienced in working with children with Autism, Aspergers & ADHD
Firm, self-motivated and patient
Able to provide a structured routine
Able to de-escalate situations verbally & swiftly
Driver with own car preferred

Additional requirements

Non-smoker preferred or someone willing to refrain from smoking during working hours

Notes:

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required.

Please note, if you are successful in your application for this position, you will be either engaged directly or employed by the individual employer and not by Independent Lives. The role may be offered on an employed or self-employed basis, depending on the suitability and agreement with the employer. If the role is employed, you will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract.

*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9