Autism-Supportive Personal Assistant (6hrs/wk, UK DL)

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Brighton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old boy living in Abercynon. The role requires supervision at all times due to limited safety awareness and anxiety; the child is verbal and physically able.

The position is 6 hours per week at £16.60 per hour. A full UK driving licence and car ownership are required. Knowledge of stimming and autism-related needs is helpful; please read full description before applying.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence and car ownership.
• Knowledge of stimming and autism-related needs.
• Supervision required at all times due to limited safety awareness and anxiety.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision for safety and assist with daily activities as directed.
• Support communication and routines for independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Driving licence

Autism awareness

Job description

Dewis Centre for Independent Living is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a 16-year-old boy living in Abercynon. The role requires supervision at all times due to limited safety awareness and anxiety; the child is verbal and physically able.

The position is 6 hours per week at £16.60 per hour. A full UK driving licence and car ownership are required. Knowledge of stimming and autism-related needs is helpful; please read full description before applying.