Personal Assistant - West Sussex
Description : 14 Mar, 2023
Job summary
We are looking for an honest, reliable and energetic PA who will help support our sons independence and well being. Our son is 10 years old and has profound autism, is non-verbal with various learning difficulties. He is a generally a very happy boy, and enjoys getting out of the house and going on outings, but other times, can be happy staying in house and garden. His ipad is a close companion, but we do like to give screen breaks 4-5 times per day.
The requirement is for 1 x weekend day for 6-7 hours and then ideally, one afternoon/early evening during week between 4pm-7pm, so in total 8-12 hours per week. More during school holidays would be very helpful if possible.
Some personal care support is required.
Successful applicant will be entitled to holiday pay and issued an employment contract, as well as be paid via PAYE
Requirements :
Have current, or be prepared to acquire DBS check
Be comfortable around pets (we have 1 x friendly dog, 1 x cat)
Have min 1 year experience dealing with children with special needs
Be legally permitted to work in UK
Able to speak and read English to high standard
Be reliable and punctual
Be honest
Be patient and able to adapt to our sons needs/mood on the day
Have full UK driving license and have access to own car
Be physically able and as our son is energetic and responds well the dynamic and physical play
Preferably a non-smoker
Able to follow instruction and use own initiative
To work to high level and health, safety and hygiene
Typical tasks
- Domestic
Occasional light meal preparation for lunch/dinner
Supporting and assisting with changing of clothes
Helping support him to eat his meals and help develop more independence in this area
- Personal care
To help and encourage regular visits to toilet as sometimes he forgets and has accidents
To help and encourage washing of hands after a toilet visit
To help dress/undress/change clothes as required and help development more independence in this area
To occasionally help with bathing
- Other tasks
Assist and support develop of communication skills with us of pecs, pro lo quo and other tools
Help develop moto skills with problem solving puzzles
Help support and encourage basic general personal independence activities such as walking, shopping, food preparation, eating independently, dressing etc
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