Personal Assistant

Support and/or prompt with personal care. This may include toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, getting dressed

Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks

Assist with household chores and general homemaking

Support and/or prompt to attend appointments as necessary, e.g. hospital/doctors

Support with food shopping

Support to get to and from school/work/college/social activities

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

Support with managing paperwork and correspondence

Looking for a support worker with initiative and enthusiasm to support our 28 year old autistic son. He is very active in politics and improving the opportunities for other people with disabilities. He loves all things French and speaks the language fluently. Until recently he produced and presented a weekly radio show live from a local radio station. He hopes to get back to that. He loves going out and about, particularly if there is food involved! He also goes to the gym. Our son loves company and always looks forward to seeing his support workers., Car driver and car owner - must have business insurance

Skills Required

To 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 be able to follow instructions accurately

Be patient, supportive and caring

Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support

To be empathetic

Previous caring experience is essential

Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis

Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved

Have a lively personality