Personal Care Assistant

Job description

About

Job reference: SUN17846JK2

Sunderland, SR5, North East

About the employer:

I am mum to a young boy with autism and a severe learning disability. I am looking for a kind, caring PA to support my son to enjoy leisure activities and to promote his social and communication skills. The support will also give me a break from my caring role. My son is non verbal, so he communicates with symbols and Makaton which he is still learning. He loves the outdoors, he is a fast runner, he likes to climb, and he is very active, so the PA will need to be physically fit to keep up with him. However, a pushchair can be used when outdoors to keep him safe. My son needs to be closely monitored when outside as he does not have any danger awareness.

Disability and health conditions:

Cognitive / Learning

Autism and a severe learning disability.

Hobbies and interests

Outdoors and going to parks.

Trampolining.

Soft play.

Other relevant information:

The individual keeps pets in the home - 1 dog.

About the role:

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.

Promote and encourage friendships and independence.

Develop a good and trusting one-to-one working relationship.

The individual's needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately and to report defects or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.

Due to the nature of the work, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure. Costs will be covered.

Transport requirement:

Car driver preferred but not essential.