Patient, understanding, driving male PA for a young man in SK23 Area CH001

Blue Sky Brokers; High Peak; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive companionship service in High Peak is seeking a Personal Assistant (PA) to help a 21-year-old male with autism. The role involves overcoming anxieties, supporting activities at a local farm, providing companionship, and driving due to the remote location. Ideal candidates have experience with autism and a friendly demeanor. The position offers flexible hours at £13.00 per hour for approximately 18 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with autism or individuals with learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Help overcome anxieties about accessing the community.
• Join at a local farm to help out.
• Be a driver due to remote location.
• Become a friend and confidante.
• Go on short walks with dogs.

Job description

Overview

Looking for a male PA who can drive. Someone who is very understanding and patient for a 21 year old male with autism/anxiety disorder, who wants to build a friendship, to help him become more independent.

Responsibilities

• To help me overcome anxieties about getting out and accessing the community.
• To join me at a local farm on a Friday afternoon – to help out.
• To be a driver as location is quite remote.
• To become a friend and confidante.
• To come on short walks with me and the dogs.

Required Training

Previous experience with autism or individuals with learning difficulties.

About Me

I love animals, my dogs and enjoy gaming. I can be very anxious with new people/ new places but need to build my confidence in getting out and about. I would like someone with a sense of humour to match mine.

Hobbies and Interests

• Gaming- on the console
• Dog walks.
• Interacting with animals.
• Going to the park and having a kick about.

Compensation

Hourly Rate- £13.00

Hours

Hours Per Week- 18

How will the hours be used- Can be very flexible with employer although would like 4 hours on a Friday afternoon.

Employer requires transport?

Yes