Autism Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T £12.60/hr in Leeds - FTE - £24.6k

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support service is seeking a Female Personal Assistant in Leeds to assist an individual with autism. The role involves driving and providing assistance during community activities, ensuring safety and support. The selected candidate must be reliable and caring, with a valid driving license and a personal car. Work hours are flexible, amounting to 6-10 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid UK driving license and access to a personal car.
• Experience or training related to autism care is preferable.
• Needs to understand confidentiality and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist the son with social and leisure activities.
• Provide transportation and supervision.
• Administer medication safely as required.

Skills

Driving skills

Caring and kind demeanor

Reliability

Confidentiality

Understanding of autism

Job description

Autism Care Assistant for a gentleman P/T@ £12.60/hr in Leeds - FTE - £24.6k

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: cc85702c

Job Title: Female Personal Assistant

Hours Per Week: 6 hours during term time, 10 hours during non-term time, with a rate of £12.40 per hour (gross). Actual hours may vary during school holidays.

Rate of Pay: As specified in your contract

Location: Based in the community and employer’s home

To work with our son who has Autism and epilepsy. Our son needs assistance and close supervision to access activities in the community and transport. We are looking for a suitable PA who can drive and have access to a car, supporting our son one evening a week and one day at the weekend to help with life skills outside of the home. (Hours may change during school holidays up to 10 hours per week.)

We require a person who can provide this level of assistance under our direction. The personal assistant must be reliable, punctual, honest, caring, and kind. The PA must understand the importance of confidentiality and respect our privacy. Always supervise our son, be aware of his vulnerability, and ensure his safety.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social and leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food hygiene
• First aid
• Hand hygiene
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe administration of medication
• Epilepsy awareness

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com