Independent Living & Community Support Assistant

Direct Payment Employer; Wales; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Payment Employer in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young lady in Kidwelly with ASD, epilepsy, social anxiety, and dyslexia. The role involves 3 hours per week to help access the local community, build confidence for independent travel, and participate in activities.

You will provide companionship, assist with shopping and appointments, and help develop independent living skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to access local community
• Support the employer in gaining independence to access public transport
• Enable the employer to interact socially in their community
• Assist with shopping and activities of interest
• Help develop independent living skills
• Offer companionship at home and provide social interaction
• Encourage attendance at appointments
• Ensure the employer's safety during working hours
• Carry out reasonable tasks as requested
• Comply with Data Protection Act
• Report safeguarding concerns to Carmarthenshire County Council as needed
• Contact GP, Social Worker or Local Authority if medical assistance is required

Skills

Companionship

Community access

Safeguarding awareness

Independence support

Transportation assistance

Job description

Direct Payment Employer in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to support a young lady in Kidwelly with ASD, epilepsy, social anxiety, and dyslexia. The role involves 3 hours per week to help access the local community, build confidence for independent travel, and participate in activities.

You will provide companionship, assist with shopping and appointments, and help develop independent living skills.