Empowering Personal Assistant for Youth Independence

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments is seeking a patient, caring Supportive Personal Assistant to help a vibrant young man live life to the full. You will provide one-to-one support, encourage independence and teach essential life skills during daily activities in Pembrokeshire.

You will accompany him on visits to places of interest, support hobbies, and help him communicate effectively, while ensuring his safety during your working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage this young man to go out in Pembrokeshire and visit places of interest to him.
• Provide supervision while he relaxes in his own home and enjoys hobbies and activities of interest.
• Give this young man consistent one-to-one support and adapt to meet all of his emotional and personal needs.
• Encourage him to effectively communicate with others around him and whilst participating within group activities.
• Teach and encourage the use of life skills such as using the telephone or paying for shopping in order to improve his confidence and abilities.
• Ensure this young man is safe at all times during your working hours

Job description

Pembrokeshire Direct Payments is seeking a patient, caring Supportive Personal Assistant to help a vibrant young man live life to the full. You will provide one-to-one support, encourage independence and teach essential life skills during daily activities in Pembrokeshire.

You will accompany him on visits to places of interest, support hobbies, and help him communicate effectively, while ensuring his safety during your working hours.