Personal Assistant for Autistic 17 year old Boy P/T@ £12.40/hr, 4hrs P/W in LS18 - LEEDS - LS18

Personal Assistant for Autistic 17 year old Boy P/T @ £12.40/hr, 4hrs P/W in LS18 - LEEDS - LS18

HOURS: 4 hours per week to be worked 1 day after school or 8 hours every other weekend.

Rate of Pay: £12.40ph

LOCATION: My own home and in the wider community.

PURPOSE OF JOB: I have been my son’s main carer since he was young. Harry is 17 years old and has a diagnosis of Autism and learning disabilities. He is a happy, friendly young man with a passion for anything to do with Godzilla, Lego Bionicles, and Sonic the Hedgehog. A Personal Assistant (PA) is required to support Harry in the community to develop his self-image and independence skills. The PA will help Harry develop his verbal and non-verbal communication skills, access public transport, and participate in activities such as shopping, cinema trips, or visits to farms.

If Harry spends his own money during outings, you must ensure receipts are kept and given to me for reimbursement.

SUPERVISION: Harry’s personal assistant will be directed by and accountable to me in all aspects of their work. You must always ask what I require and not make assumptions about any aspect of the assistance needed.

MAIN DUTIES: The personal assistant will be required to perform the following tasks and may be asked to carry out other similar tasks:

1. Personal Care: Provide personal care prompts with general hygiene.
2. General: Ensure Harry is supervised at all times in the community.
3. Support Harry in developing his independence skills during community outings.
4. Assist in developing his verbal skills.
5. Support Harry's awareness of health & safety.
6. Encourage a sense of road safety.
7. Engage Harry in creative activities at home.
8. Facilitate access to social and leisure activities in the community.
9. Any other reasonable requests that I may make.

SERVICES: Social and leisure activities, support to remain independent.

TRAINING: Safeguarding Adults/Children, Autism/Aspergers.

SCHEDULE, PAY & HOURS:

Time:

Mon | Tue | Mor | Aft | Eve

ONA = Overnight Awake / ONS = Overnight Sleep