Personal Assistant

TN United Kingdom; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a friendly and supportive Personal Assistant for a young adult with Autism and Learning Difficulties. The role involves assisting with personal care, household tasks, and promoting social interactions. Ideal candidates should be empathetic, reliable, and able to engage effectively.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care, including toileting, showering, and dressing.
• Assist with household chores and meal preparation.
• Encourage socialization and participation in activities.

Skills

Honesty

Reliability

Trustworthiness

Punctuality

Empathy

Listening Skills

Job description

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I require a friendly and supportive PA for my young adult daughter, who has Autism and Learning Difficulties, to assist her in attending appointments and participating in various leisure activities.

Employer Disability and Health Conditions

• Hearing • Cognitive / Learning • Mental Health

Some hearing difficulties; the PA should ensure they are on her correct side when conversing to aid her hearing, and help her understand and engage effectively.

The employer's hobbies and interests:

• Crafting & cooking/baking • Shopping, exploring new places, walking • Going to the gym & swimming

Other relevant information

• The individual has allergies, including some Calpol products (others are OK) and sweetcorn.
• The individual keeps pets, specifically friendly Labradors.

About the Role

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and/or prompt with personal care, including toileting, showering/bathing, getting in and out of bed, and dressing.
• Support and/or prompt with cooking/meal preparation and eating meals/drinks.
• Support and/or prompt the individual to take medication.
• Assist with household chores and general homemaking.
• Support and/or prompt to attend appointments, such as hospital or doctor visits.
• Support with food shopping.
• Support and/or prompt access to sporting and leisure activities.
• Assist and encourage socialization and participation in activities.
• Promote and encourage friendships and independence.
• Develop a trusting one-to-one working relationship.
• Research and plan new activities and adventures with my daughter, ensuring her safety at all times due to her vulnerability and lack of awareness around traffic and stranger danger.

Only candidates aged 18 or over should apply, as the role involves medication administration.
The individual's needs may vary daily, and tasks may adapt accordingly. Other duties may be reasonably assigned.
Employees must report all accidents immediately, identify hazards, and ensure the individual's safety at all times.
This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure (costs covered).

Transport Requirement

Car driver and owner with business insurance.

Required Skills

• Honest, reliable, trustworthy, and punctual.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy, including social media restrictions related to the role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Follow instructions accurately.
• Patient, supportive, and caring.
• Good listening skills and ability to provide non-judgmental emotional support.
• Empathetic.
• Previous caring experience is not essential, but a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities or illnesses is required.
• Self-motivated and willing to engage.

Calm, kind, and chatty; able to genuinely interact and engage through talking and listening, pre-empt and avoid potential issues, and manage upset situations effectively.