Social Care Personal Assistant

We are a family who are looking for help with Frank who is 28 years old and has Autism and Down Syndrome. We have home educated Frank following many intense neurological programs since 2004. Previous experience is not needed, and we will accompany you with your first sessions until you are comfortable with your role. We work to develop Frank’s independence and communication, as his verbal communication is limited. Our approach is to bring fun and joy to his learning through enthusiastic motivation, trying, and repetition. Frank is very active and has many different hobbies. He loves to play music, paint, dance, sing, play creative and constructive games, and do sports. The main goal is to develop his independence and learning through engaging with him in his favourite activities, as well as inspire him to do simple household tasks together. We encourage PA’s to share with Frank their own hobbies and passions.

Responsibilities

Develop Frank’s independence and communication; Engage with Frank in his favourite activities (music, painting, dance, singing, creative and constructive games, sports); Inspire Frank to do simple household tasks together; Encourage sharing hobbies and passions with Frank; Meal preparation; Domestic care; Social and leisure activities; Support to remain independent

Requirements

No qualification requested; Reliable; Respectful; Patient; Enthusiastic; Calm; Good at following instructions; Flexible and open-minded; Willing to learn BSL

Nice to have

Experience with BSL