DPPA/KJP/22002200 – Personal Assistant

My daughter is a happy, sociable young person who is supported by a loving and caring family. She has learning difficulties, along with some speech and language delays. This role is all about providing kind, one-to-one support to help her develop communication skills, enjoy social activities, and feel confident exploring the world around her.

Responsibilities

• Gently support and encourage her speech and language development through everyday interaction and play.
• Help her take part in activities after school and during holiday periods, encouraging her to try new things.
• Encourage her to stay active and enjoy different environments such as the park, beach, or soft play areas.
• Provide support with personal care when needed, including help with toileting, especially during menstruation.
• Give parents the opportunity to spend time with her sibling by offering reliable and caring support.
• Always keep her safe, being mindful that she is averse to loud noises and dogs, and taking care to reduce any risks.

Qualities and Qualifications

• Enthusiastic
• Patient and considerate
• Caring, honest, responsible and patient
• Flexibility around hours of work and main duties of the job
• Reliable with good timekeeping
• Able to use own initiative and be self‑motivated
• Able to maintain confidentiality and be aware of privacy
• Ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship
• Good communication and inter‑personal skills
• A full driving licence and use of a car is required. You must have business use on your insurance to be able to use the vehicle within work hours.

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