A personal assistant is being sought to support a 33-year-old individual who experiences a range of challenges, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), epilepsy, and behaviours that may be considered complex. The role focuses on providing comprehensive assistance across daily living activities, including:

🧼 Personal Care

• Support with toileting, dressing, washing, and other hygiene-related tasks.

🏡 Home Assistance

• Help with meal preparation, laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.

🚶‍♂️ Community Access

• Assistance with entering and exiting vehicles.
• Support during outings in the community.
• Participation in activities such as dog walking.

This individual’s primary hobby is walking his dog, so the ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic walker who enjoys spending time outdoors and is comfortable around dogs. He also enjoys swimming, and applicants must be confident in water up to 1.3 meters in depth.

Due to the complexity of his social and emotional needs, the most important aspect of this role is building a trusting and secure relationship. The assistant must be someone who can offer a consistent and reassuring presence.

🕒 Working Hours & Flexibility

• Shifts are primarily aligned with his routine, especially community outings and long walks.
• A variety of shifts are available, including weekends, evenings, and waking night shifts.
• Candidates should be flexible and open to additional shifts, particularly for holiday cover.
• Work is scheduled on a rolling four-week basis, with hours offered in advance and the freedom to accept or decline with four weeks’ notice. This system ensures both structure and adaptability to meet the individual’s evolving needs.

📔 Documentation & Reporting

• All personal assistants are required to maintain a detailed shift log.
• Logs must include incident reports, behavioural observations, and a summary of daily tasks.
• These records must be submitted within 24 hours of completing each shift.