About the Employer
Jake is 19 years old and has diagnoses of ADHD, Autism and a mild learning disability. Jake experiences low confidence when accessing the community independently and can become anxious about the possibility of something going wrong while he is out alone. His anxiety can also cause him to feel that he needs to use the bathroom frequently, which can make going out and travelling independently more difficult. Jake would benefit from support from a Personal Assistant to help him build confidence in the community, access activities and appointments safely, plan and complete journeys, and gradually develop his independence. The PA should provide reassurance when Jake becomes anxious while encouraging him to make his own choices and complete tasks for himself wherever possible. Support should be calm, patient and consistent, with clear communication and enough time for Jake to process information and feel comfortable in unfamiliar situations.
Employer Disability and Health Conditions
- Invisible: Autism, mild learning Disability
Other relevant information
- The individual keeps pets in the home: Two Cats.
About the Role
Duties and Responsibilities
- 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 & correspondence.
- Support with gardening.
- Building Jakes confidence in community and reducing fear that bad things will happen to him.
The individuals 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. You have a duty to report defects and / 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 for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).
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Penderels Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of autistic teenagers. With a supportive work culture that fosters personal growth and offers flexible working hours, employees can enjoy a rewarding experience in the picturesque setting of Bracebridge. The company values building strong relationships and encourages team members to engage in enriching activities, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment.
