Female Personal Assistant required to support a young lady in the Chester-le-Street area

UKCIL; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Chester-le-Street is seeking a Female Personal Assistant to support a young lady with Autism and Learning Disabilities. The role involves meal preparation, personal care, and facilitating community access. Candidates should have experience with mental health conditions, a driving license, and a DBS check, with training provided. The position is flexible with up to 104 hours over 4 weeks including overnight support.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities, and mental health conditions.
• Driving license and access to a car are essential.
• A DBS will be required; employer will cover the cost.

Responsibilities

• Support with meal preparation and personal care.
• Assist with domestic tasks and social activities.
• Provide support to help the individual remain independent.

Skills

Experience with Autism

Understanding of Learning Disabilities

Driving License

Medication Administration

Job description

Overview

Female Personal Assistant required to support a young lady in the Chester-le-Street area who has Autism, Learning Disabilities and complex needs. Rate of Pay - £13.00 per hour. Hours – 104hrs to be used flexibly over 4 weeks and 1 x 24/48 hr overnight (times and days to be negotiated).

PA will be required to help the lady with the following: accessing the community and activities of interest (including college), art, animals, music, etc. Graded exposure in the community and building confidence using planning and social stories. Independent living skills. Administering medication and ordering medication. Support with family appointments.

Graded exposure training will be provided by Occupational Therapist. Essential – Experience and understanding of Autism, Learning Disabilities and mental health conditions. Long term position. Driving licence and access to a car. A DBS will be required; employer will cover the cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation
• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Moving & Handling
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Hand hygiene
• Dementia care
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com