VOG461 Personal Assistant

I communicate in various ways but mainly using PECS, TEACCH, schedules and a high-tech communication aid. I need support to communicate., I need support to help me to be as independent as possible in all aspects of my life. I need help and support to go out and at home to keep me safe, to encourage and help me to engage in activities, to communicate, to provide my personal care, to help me with eating and to help me gain new independence skills. I need someone to drive my car, push my wheelchair and support me to walk. I need someone to help plan, prepare and maintain my communication systems and resources., Help at mealtimes - some preparation of meals, help with eating and clearing away Giving oral medication (training will be given) Supporting me to and through activities Supporting me in the community Supporting me at home Keeping me safe at all times in all situations Pushing me in my wheelchair Encouraging/supporting me to walk Supporting and encouraging development of independence skills Supporting me to communicate Planning, preparing and some maintenance of communication systems Planning activities Supporting me through and post seizures Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of equipment and in day to day living. THIS LIST IS NOT COMPLETE. OTHER TASKS MAY BE NECESSARY, IN RELATION TO MY SUPPORT, FROM TIME TO TIME

By mutual agreement, there could be opportunity for additional hours during school holidays and for relief cover. A degree of flexibility is preferable but not essential., Someone who is punctual, dependable, reliable, trustworthy, flexible and caring A cheerful person with a positive and bright outlook A creative thinker Someone who is energetic and physically fit Someone who is keen to learn new skills to support me and who is receptive to information around this A driver with a clean driving licence Someone who would interact with me and enjoy participating in my activities with me Someone with a knowledge, understanding and experience of autism (preferred but not essential) Someone with a knowledge of and experience in the use of PECS and TEACCH (not essential as training will be provided) and with an understanding of communication difficulties Someone who is willing to attend training sessions beneficial to the post Someone with a knowledge of epilepsy (preferred but not essential as training will be provided)

• Full time and part time hours available, Mondays - Saturdays, morning, afternoon and evenings
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• actual hours and days to be worked would be by mutual agreement, as available, following interview), This is a job requiring a National Insurance number to be submitted. A 6 month trial period will be necessary in the first instance. The salary will be paid on a four weekly basis and appropriate holiday pay given.