Reference: 2016/05/270                                                                                                                          Date Listed: 27/05/2015

About me: I am a friendly, trustworthy and reliable 44 year old male. I am offering my services as a Personal Assistant so that I can make a difference to the lives of people in my home town of Doncaster. My expertise is with adults with learning disabilities but I am also willing to work with the elderly.

I believe in supporting individuals to be as independent as possible, which helps raise self-esteem. I respect the different ways that people want to live, always listening to the views of the individual. Safety is very important although I always balance this with a thoughtful approach to risk-taking to ensure that the individual leads as full a life as possible.

For 18 years, I taught infant children in a variety of schools. During this time, I developed excellent communication skills, flexibility and a highly professional manner of working including keeping personal information confidential.

I have a full UK driving licence and am happy to support individuals to get out and about, for example, going to appointments, shopping and social activities with friends. In the home, I can offer support on how to clean, do laundry, make decisions and manage finances, all of which promote independence.

Please note, I do not offer personal care.

In all of my previous employments, I have developed excellent relationships with the people I worked with. I like to make sure that every day is a fun and positive experience.

Available start date: Immediate (there will be a delay if a DBS check is required).

Gender: Male

Works for an agency: No

Full UK Driving Licence: Yes

Willing to work with pets: Yes

Willing to work in a smoking environment: No

Preferred work location: Doncaster

Willing to travel outside of this location: No

Has a current valid DBS(formally CRB): No

Experience: I have worked with adults with learning disabilities, with ages ranging from 18 to 65.

I spent two years (2013 to 2015) at a garden centre that specialised in training adults with learning disabilities to grow and care for plants, and maintain gardens in the local community.

I also recently worked in a centre for adults with learning disabilities, where I planned activities such as painting, relaxation and literacy support. I took groups out into the community for shopping, bowling, library visits and other social outings. I left this job when my temporary contract ended.

My aim has always been to create an environment in which individuals feel empowered and are supported to grow and develop.

Day available to work: Monday to Friday

Normal start & finish times available: 9am to 5pm

Expected Hourly rate: £8.50