Personal Assistant/support Worker

2 weeks ago


Duns, United Kingdom Encompass Full time

A 19 year old girl who lives at home with her family is looking for a reliable staff member. She is extremely intelligent, funny and loves singing; swimming and the great outdoors come rain or shine.

She has a form of autism called Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) which is at the higher end of the autistic spectrum.

The family will be able to explain in more detail about PDA and the strategies that are in place to reduce the levels of anxiety that she may experience as this can lead to challenging behaviours, and she can be quite demanding.

**THE JOB**
- To be a support alongside mum who is at home all the time
- To accompany the client on trips and to participate in activities such as swimming/ walking
- To build a positive relationship with the client and her family and to feel like part of the home

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
- You must have flexibility around working hours and days
- Consistent, reliable and sensitive as this is essential to her wellbeing
- Knowledge and experience of working with someone who has complex needs, challenging behaviour and a willingness to learn about PDA, but the family will give full support if no experience Training
- Honest, patient and trustworthy
- Hardworking, tidy, mindful and respectful
- A good sense of humour
- Fit, enthusiastic, energetic and like the outdoors in all weathers
- Love of animals
- This is not an exhaustive list but no unreasonable requests will be made

**HOURS OF WORK**
- 22.50 hours per week - there will be extra hours available
- Times & Days of work are flexible and can be discussed with the employer
- There may be additional hours

**RATE OF PAY**
- £11.50 per hour
- Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

**Salary**: £11.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/07/2023
Reference ID: 2174



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