Compassionate PA for Autism Support & Outings

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Neyland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A gentleman in Pembrokeshire requires a Personal Assistant to support his son with care needs, providing companionship and helping him access the community. The role is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, enabling the family to manage his support with independence.

The PA will build a trusting relationship, organise activities, accompany outings and maintain safeguarding and communication with the family and support network.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexibly in a care setting.
• Friendly and supportive disposition toward the young person.

Responsibilities

• Develop a reliable and trusting relationship and provide 1:1 support with the young person.
• Ensure a structured set of activities is maintained, where required.
• Develop one-on-one interactions with the young person whilst undertaking outings out of doors and activities around his interests.
• Communicate with the person’s family and wider support network.
• Ensuring the employer’s safety at all times during your working hours.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks that are requested by the employer during your working hours.
• Be mindful of safeguarding issues, and feedback any concerns to the relevant authority.
• Be responsible for contacting the GP, Social Worker or Local Authority should the employer need medical assistance.

Job description

A gentleman in Pembrokeshire requires a Personal Assistant to support his son with care needs, providing companionship and helping him access the community. The role is funded through the Direct Payments scheme, enabling the family to manage his support with independence.

The PA will build a trusting relationship, organise activities, accompany outings and maintain safeguarding and communication with the family and support network.