We are searching for lively, creative PA /support person/ people to assist a 31 year old young woman, to develop her sense of independence and life skills through her interests in all areas. SE4 Ladywell end of Brockley area.
She is essentially sociable, vibrant and has a great personality and has very significant learning and speech and language disabilities.
We are looking for someone to join our current PA (who has been with us for over 4 years).
We are specifically currently looking for someone to work for us initially probably for an 5-8 hour day which we can discuss with the aim to increase the number of days over time.
This will variously involve:
supporting and facilitating travel via walking, train and bus to and participation alongside and throughout arts activities (dance, choir, art, craft, music, etc) run by colleges and progressive organisations for people with learning disabilites and at times will involve support with getting up and ready for the day, organising in discussion with her and her mother, facilitating and supporting, via full participation alongside, her activities at home such as cooking and baking, art and craft, physio exercises, walking, dancing and singing, trips to such things as galleries, bowling, cinema, theatre, some sessions with other arts organisations for people with learning disabilities sometimes facilitating social activities with her friends.
Travel by bus/train to local areas and central London from Ladywell/Brockley area.

Full induction including initial shadowing and training will be given.

PA needs:

Although prior experience is preferable it is not essential but the following qualities are essential:
Total reliability and integrity.
Sensitivity, patience, empathy, kindness, great sense of fun and humour. Creativity.
A genuine interest in disability, particularly learning disabilities, a belief in the value of people who have learning disabilities and a willingness to stand up for and be an advocate where necessary.
Stamina and lots of energy.
Very clear and expressive communication skills, ability to learn how best to assist development of independence, communication and understanding.
Ability to remain calm and to come up with alternatives and strategies when things dont go according to plan.

The role will involve some support with personal care.
A current DBS is required (we can arrange if necessary) and proof can work in the UK. A willingness to follow our guidelines, discuss and work out consistent strategies, read and follow Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy guidelines, some basic record keeping and take regular lateral flow covid tests and covid vaccination (which we can also supply/arrange) is imperative.
Payment is through LA direct payments (with assessed contributions) at LA fixed rate which is in line with the London Living Wage, statutory holiday pay (currently 11.95ph), due to go up to about 13ph April