Job Description

I need a new member of my team covering 20 hours per week as part of a double up.

Every day I have 2:1 staffing to enable me to safely access activities and events in the community. At the moment I have agency staff who help with 2:1, but it would be nice to have a solid and consistent team around me.

Personal Assistant to Disabled Male

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Salary

16.75

Location

Yarkhill, Hereford

Hours

20 hours per week

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About Me

I'm 27 year old man. I completed full-time residential college in Brighton in 2020 and moved back to Herefordshire and have just moved into my own flat.

I am non-verbal and affected by autism, epilepsy, and learning disabilities. I communicate using the PECS system, sign language, noise and gestures.

I enjoy regular activities and classes such as art, clay, swimming and cooking. I'm told I am fun-loving, have a good sense of humour and can be good company.

I need staff around me who can be proactive in keeping me safe. I can present with some challenging behaviours so those around me need to be assertive, but calm.

I love my staff team and become very fond of them, they are like an extension of my family. I hope to find new staff members who will become a further extension of my family team.

Job details

Below is a list of tasks involved as part of the job:

Minimal personal care. Daily administration of medication. Providing practical support with household tasks. Supporting and monitoring health and well-being needs. Proactively supporting and pursuing hobbies and interests. Driving mobility car around Herefordshire to access the community. Support in learning new skills. Teaching life skills. Getting involved in community groups. Able to understand communication needs and ability to react and respond effectively in all environments consistently. Work with other professionals e.g. doctors, dentist, medical appointments and masseuse. Proactively planning support when needed and communicating using PECS and social stories. Keeping daily records of medication, behaviours, activities and medical changes. Providing hand-over to next staff on shift, passing over all relevant and important information. Become a role model and companion by sharing hobbies, interests and enthusiasm

About You

Previous experience of similar work is desirable but not essential, as I will make sure you get the training you need.

You must be willing to attend any training needed e.g. medication, epilepsy, care certificate, etc.

You must be able to understand the importance of confidentiality, be patient, calm, be a good communicator and have a good sense of humour.

A good attitude to independence is important to understand how to support a disabled person and promote choice.

Team work is important as well as being able to work on your own initiative, and have some flexibility to allow for holiday or sickness cover.

You will need to be a car driver/owner as I live in a rural location.

About Direct Payments

Direct payments are available from Local Authorities for people who have a Care and Support Plan in place following a Social Care Assessment. An amount of money is allocated to purchase the assistance and care needed to live independently.

I should stress that my Mum will be your employer and have full responsibility for recruitment, contracts, supervision, pay, training etc. A support service assists her in meeting her responsibilities as an employer.

Salary

: This is a flat rate of pay that takes account of unsociable hours and weekend working.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 16.75 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Shift:

Day shift
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SW