LILS/SD/MS - Personal Assistant - Banks area

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Banks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Banks seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to help a 12-year-old boy with autism and complex health needs. Responsibilities include engaging in community activities, assisting with personal care, and providing support for medical needs. The role is part-time, requiring a clean driving license, with competitive pay and benefits such as annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a full clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with fun and playful activities within the community.
• Assist the client with personal care as needed, including mobilizing with a wheelchair.
• Administer fluids through a gastrostomy tube with training provided.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good work ethic

Experience with children

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant-Banks

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to 12 year boy with Autism and complex health needs within his own home and within the local community.

Responsibilities

• Support the client with fun and playful activities within the community.
• Partake and support the client with activities; he is usually very physically active but may at times be immobile and use a wheelchair, during which some personal care will be required.
• Support with fluids through a gastrostomy tube; full training will be provided.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential, a positive attitude and good work ethic are essential.
• A driver with a full clean license is essential; mileage will be paid by the employer.

Employment Details

• Part time position for 4 hours per week term time plus 8 hours per week non term time.
• Hourly rate of £12.21 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave and workplace pension scheme.

How to apply / Contact

For further information and duties, please contact Lancashire Independent Living Services us to obtain the full job description.

Quote employer ref: LILS/SD/MS

Tel: [phone]-option 1