Autism-Support Personal Assistant for Family Wellbeing

Direct Payments; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Payments in Tonbridge is seeking a Personal Assistant (Social Care) to support a high-functioning autistic adult and the household. You will help manage daily tasks, accompany to community activities, and assist with planning routines to reduce stress for the caregiver.

Ideal candidates will have autism awareness, patience, and reliability. The role may involve varied duties from practical home support to coordinating external services; DBS checks will be arranged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autistic individuals or an understanding of autism.
• Approach responsibilities with patience and non-judgemental attitude.
• Ability to support daily living tasks and advocacy for carers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the home environment and assist with general duties.
• Support garden maintenance and help create a calming space.
• Help with nutrition; assist planning healthy meals and recipes.
• Assist with advocating caregiving responsibilities for a child with high care needs.
• Provide information on community facilities and activities.
• This role requires a DBS check and references.

Skills

Autism awareness

Non-judgemental

Caregiving experience

Organizational skills

Job description

Direct Payments in Tonbridge is seeking a Personal Assistant (Social Care) to support a high-functioning autistic adult and the household. You will help manage daily tasks, accompany to community activities, and assist with planning routines to reduce stress for the caregiver.

Ideal candidates will have autism awareness, patience, and reliability. The role may involve varied duties from practical home support to coordinating external services; DBS checks will be arranged.