PA required for a 21 years old man with Autism & Learning difficulties

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family support service in Leeds is seeking a Personal Assistant to help a 21-year-old with learning disabilities. This role involves assisting with social activities, providing domestic care, and supervising him during outings. The ideal candidate should have a clean driving license, their own car, and be positive and patient. Flexible weekday and weekend hours available, with pay at £12.60 per hour.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday (pro rata)

Mileage reimbursed

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and own personal car.
• Experience in providing care or support for individuals with learning disabilities.
• Training in First Aid and understanding of Autism/Aspergers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic care and supervision.
• Assist with social and leisure activities.
• Support with basic cooking skills.

Skills

Positive attitude

Ability to assist with domestic care

Experience with special needs

Job description

Overview

I am looking for a suitable PA who can provide assistance to my son who is 21 years old and lives with me; he has learning disabilities, anxiety and the DiGeorge syndrome. The support is required for 4 hours during term time weekdays on an evening after college to take him to access different activities, such as bowling, jumping, walking in nearby park, food shopping and other suitable places. During the college holidays the hours will be 10 in total to be worked flexibly weekdays including some weekends. The pay rate is £12.60 an hour at all times, 5.6 weeks holidays (pro rata). The PA must drive, with a clean driving license, mileage for the car will be paid, you will need business insurance for this role. My son is very sociable, likes to go out, he likes to go to Wetherspoon for a meal and go for a walk in Roundhay Park. At times he can feel low due to his condition, you will need to be positive around him. He will need supervision at all times, you may help him with tidy up at home and learn him some basic cooking while supervising him at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• First Aid
• Autism / Aspergers

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com