Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Colchester, Vermont, United States findajob.dwp Full time
About the Employer

I am a shy young man and am 23 years old. I have a learning disability and mild Autism and need support to access the community and build my confidence.

I am passionate about animals, I am a volunteer at a stable every Monday and go horse riding every fortnight.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

  • Mobility / Physical
  • Cognitive / Learning
Learning disability, global developmental delay, mild autism, oral dyspraxia and dyspraxia.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

  • I like playing video games, seeing and walking in nature and anything to do with animals particularly horse riding.
Other relevant information

  • The individual keeps pets in the home.
Two cats and one small dog.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Support and/or prompt the individual to access sporting and leisure activities.
  • Assist and encourage socialisation, participating in activities.
  • Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
  • Develop a good and trusting one to one working relationship.
The individuals needs may vary from day to day and your tasks may reflect this. You could be required to perform other duties as reasonably required.

You have a responsibility as an employee to report all accidents to the employer immediately. You have a duty to report defects and / or hazards which may give rise to an accident. You are to ensure the safety of the individual at all times.


Due to the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs will be covered).

Transport Requirement
Car driver preferred but not essential.

Required Skills

  • Be honest, reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
  • To be able to work on own initiative.
  • Be patient, supportive and caring.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to provide non-judgemental emotional support.
  • Be empathetic.
  • Previous caring experience is not essential, however you should have a genuine interest in supporting people with a disability/illness to achieve their goals.
  • Be able to work flexibly, adapting to the employers needs on a daily basis.
  • Flexibility would be an advantage as the hours may be variable.
  • Be self-motivated with a willingness to get involved.
  • Have a lively personality.
When you are Required

Specific days/times required:

  • Tuesday, Any Hours
  • Friday, Any hours, every fortnight has horse riding 2pm
  • Saturday, Any hours
  • Sunday, Any hours
Dates and times are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

This advert may close before the stated date if sufficient applications are received.

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