Personal Assistant

Ref: CC368

Location: Croydon

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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:

Up to two or three hours per day during the week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m

Hourly pay rate:

£15 per hour plus mileage at 40p per mile

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My son is a cheeky and energetic young man, he enjoys the outdoors and activities, listening to music and interaction with familiar adults.

This is a rewarding and vital role to support my 19-year-old with severe autism, at home or during outings. I am looking for a personal assistant.

The role is for a personal assistant to provide companionship, some personal care, and sensory exercises. My son is non-verbal and has difficulty communicating his needs. He needs help with personal care, needs to be watched for not eating non-food items and needs company in activities. Full training will be given.

My son can, but rarely, have aggressive behaviour, with training and familiarisation this can be predicted or managed.

There would be an extended period of familiarisation where the PA would gradually learn how to take care of my son.

My son is is non-verbal, and I am a translator/English teacher, so it could be an interesting house to work for foreign English students interested in social care.

Duties include:

Personal grooming
Eating and drinking assistance
Other relevant duties as required
Housekeeping
Cooking
Transportation
Dressing / undressing
Bathroom assistance

Supporting with safety in and away from the home, near roads etc.
Monitor for eating non-food items.
Be aware of triggers or early warning signs, acting accordingly to reduce/manage this behaviour

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
Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard
Able to always work to high standards of health & safety

Car owner and driver
Previous experience working with SEN adults or children is desirable

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