Female personal assistant 2 hrs a day 3 mornings a week in LS26 - £13.23 per hour

UKCIL Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a kind, reliable female personal assistant to support an adult daughter in Leeds LS26. The role is 2 hours per day, 3 mornings a week, at £13.23 per hour.

This position concentrates on improving quality of life, reducing isolation and encouraging routine and community engagement. You should be calm, patient and empathetic, able to build rapport in a gentle, non-judgmental way, and comfortable around the family dog. Driving license with access to a car is preferred.

Qualifications

• Female candidate aged 25-40 preferred.
• DBS check will be completed before starting.
• Driver with access to a car preferred.

Responsibilities

• Social and leisure activities.
• Support to remain independent.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Rapport-building

Driver

Job description

Female personal assistant 2 hrs a day 3 mornings a week in LS26 - £13.23 per hour

We are looking for a kind, reliable and compassionate female to support our adult daughter, who is autistic and also experiences complex mental illnesses including an eating disorder, OCD, anxiety and depression.

This role is focused on improving quality of life, reducing isolation and supporting positive day to day engagement, building a supportive and trusting relationship, encouraging confidence, routine, independence and enjoyable activities both at home and in the community. This is not primarily a personal care role, although some light practical support may occasionally be helpful.

We are looking for someone who is:

- Female, ideally aged 25-40 or young at heart

- Preferably a driver with access to a car

- Calm, patient, empathetic and understanding of the situation.

- Able to build rapport in a gentle, non judgmental way

- Enjoys craft, music, current affairs.

- Will be comfortable around the family dog.

Experience supporting individuals with autism, eating disorders, OCD, anxiety and depression would be highly valued.

However for the right person, training and guidance can be provided.

DBS will be completed prior to starting the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car