Self-Employed PA Required for a Young Man in the Home, Accessing Day Centres - Holiday Cover, JS-DCC

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Job Description:

We are looking for a self-employed PA to provide support to a gentleman whilst his mother is taking planned breaks.

The support will be required for one full week (Support wouldn't be required for 24 hours during this period however sleep ins will be required) and for two weekend breaks per year.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The individual requiring support will need support within the home and accessing day centres whilst his mother is away on planned breaks.

Monday to Friday:

The individual attends day centres Monday to Friday. As part of the support provided, you will be required to accompany and transport him to the day centres each day. On two days per week, you will also be required to collect him from the day centre and support him with his return home.

He enjoys following a familiar routine and is able to manage his personal care independently. You will be required to make sure after a shower/bath there is a fresh towel ready for him. You will also be required to ensure the individual has fresh Pyjamas.

In the evening you will be required to support the individual with picking out his clothes ready for the next day.

He is also able to prepare his own breakfast. Support will be required to prepare a packed lunch for him to take to the day centre. You will also be required to prepare an evening meal for the individual.

You will also be required to ensure the individual keeps on top of maintaining the house. This can include making sure used dishes are put into the dishwasher.

The role will require a driver. The PA is able to smoke during working hours this will have to be outside and never in the home.

About you:

The individual can experience anxiety when there are changes to his routine, particularly when changes are unexpected or when information is unclear to him

Hobbies and Interests:

The individual has a strong interest in films and music. He enjoys watching DVDs and listening to music using headphones or a tablet.