Compassionate Personal Assistant for Autistic Young Adult

Dundee Carers Centre; Dundee; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Dundee Carers Centre is seeking a Personal Assistant in the Dundee area for a 22-year-old man who has autism. The role involves supporting him with activities he enjoys at home and in the community, on a 13-hour-per-week basis.

Rate of pay is £14.00 per hour, with flexibility in the evenings and weekdays. There is an emphasis on a calm, compassionate approach; PVG membership is required, and experience in enabling creative, independent activities is highly valued for empowering him to try new

Qualifications

• Some experience and an understanding of Autism.
• PVG membership is preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Support to participating in activities he enjoys at home and in the community.
• Some assistance with preparing food.
• Be honest, reliable, friendly and caring with a good sense of humour.

Skills

Autism awareness

Empathy

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Dundee Carers Centre is seeking a Personal Assistant in the Dundee area for a 22-year-old man who has autism. The role involves supporting him with activities he enjoys at home and in the community, on a 13-hour-per-week basis.

Rate of pay is £14.00 per hour, with flexibility in the evenings and weekdays. There is an emphasis on a calm, compassionate approach; PVG membership is required, and experience in enabling creative, independent activities is highly valued for empowering him to try new