Personal Assistant / Support Worker required for a Young Adult NDS9017

I am looking for a kind, calm, and patient Personal Assistant /Support Worker to support me in getting out into the community and doing things I enjoy. This includes visiting my safe spaces-especially spending time with horses, which I love. I experience extreme anxiety around going out, particularly with crowds and noise, so I need someone who can gently support me in overcoming these fears at my own pace. About me: - I have a diagnosis of hyrdocephalus and ASD - I can find communication difficult at first and may not speak straight away, as I have selective mutism. I use a mix of speech, signing, and a tablet to communicate, and as I get to know you and feel comfortable, I will begin to open up more. - I can interpret things very literally and may need extra time to process information. Small things like noise or busy environments can feel overwhelming. - I have specific dislikes that I can find triggering. - I am a thoughtful and creative person-I recently crocheted a horse! I also love animals, my horses, my fish and my Chihuahua are a very important part of my life. What I'm looking for:

• Someone calm, patient, and understanding
• Honest and trustworthy (honesty is very important to me)
• Willing to build trust and rapport gradually
• Able to support me in a clear, reassuring, and consistent way
• Understanding of anxiety and communication differences
The role: This is about companionship as much as support-helping me feel safe, understood, and confident enough to enjoy the world around me. If you're someone who values kindness, patience, and making a genuine difference in someone's life, I'd love to hear from you. - Duties include: - Other relevant duties as required - Transportation - Companionship

Respectful of the employer's privacy and confidentiality - Reliable with good timekeeping - Able to both follow instructions and work on own initiative - Hygienic, tidy and well organised - Fit and healthy to undertake the required duties - Patient and possess excellent interpersonal skills - Honest and cheerful - Creative - Able to speak and read English to a reasonable standard - Must be comfortable with pets - Able to always work to high standards of health & safety - Non smoker strongly preferred Notes: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check if required., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .