LILS/LM/AG - Personal Assistant - Chorley area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Chorley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service in Chorley area is seeking a calm, reliable Personal Assistant to support a quiet, socially vulnerable young man with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The role focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and social development in a respectful manner. You will work one-to-one to develop daily living and social skills at home and in the community, with duties including meal planning, shopping, travelling, and attending social activities.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting the development of social skills and social connections
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including:\n Menu planning\n Food shopping
• Supporting with travelling in the community
• Accompanying and supporting attendance at social and community activities
• Providing encouragement in a calm, patient, and respectful way

Job description

LILS/LM/AG - Personal Assistant - Chorley area

We are seeking a calm, reliable, and understanding Personal Assistant to support a quiet and considerate young man who is socially vulnerable and has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and social development in a supportive and respectful manner.

The Role

The Personal Assistant will provide one-to-one support to help develop daily living and social skills, both at home and in the community.

Main Duties Include:

• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting the development of social skills and social connections
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including:
  • Menu planning
  • Food shopping
• Supporting with travelling in the community
• Accompanying and supporting attendance at social and community activities
• Providing encouragement in a calm, patient, and respectful way

To be discussed at the Interview / Next stage – Competitive rate (dependent on experience)