Job Reference
Job Reference: SUN17596MB1
About the Employer
I am the mother of a son with autism (ASD) who is non‑verbal, has PICA and uses nappies. He is energetic, loves the outdoors and sensory activities. I employ a personal assistant to provide 1‑1 support to access social activities, assist with personal care and offer companionship.
About the Role
Provide 1‑1 support to my son, helping him attend community activities, develop social skills and confidence, and assist with personal care during outings. Tasks will vary daily and may include additional duties as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support and prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in/out of bed, dressing.
- Encourage participation in sporting and leisure activities.
- Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
- Build a trusting one‑to‑one relationship.
- Report accidents and hazards immediately to the employer.
Required Skills
- Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
- Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy; do not use social media inappropriately.
- Work on own initiative.
- Be patient, supportive and caring.
- Have good listening skills and provide non‑judgemental emotional support.
- Show empathy.
- Have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness.
- Work flexibly, adapting to the employer’s needs.
- Be self‑motivated and willing to get involved.
- Have a lively personality.
Due to the nature of the work, a satisfactory DBS disclosure is required (costs covered by the employer).
Transport Requirement
Preferred to have a car; otherwise public transport is acceptable.
Hours per week
4 hours per week during term time and 6 hours per week during holidays (13 weeks per year).
When You Are Required
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
