Personal Assistant
Ref: DP6177
Location: Lancing
Details
I am looking for personal care for a Man
Drivers licence required: Yes
Own vehicle needed: Yes
Hours per week:
Alternate Saturdays or Sundays 4+ hours. Extra hours may be available as and when needed and during school holidays. Flexibility required.
Hourly pay rate:
£14.00 minimum, depending on experience. Mileage rate: 45p per mile
I am looking for a PA to support my 16 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:
- 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:
- 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 employed directly by the individual employer and not Independent Lives. Successful applicants will be entitled to Holiday pay and will be issued employment contracts.
*Exemption for gender is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9
