Personal Assistant

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Chorley; On-site; GBP 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Independent Living Service is seeking a calm, reliable Personal Assistant to support a quiet young man who is socially vulnerable and has ASD. The role focuses on promoting independence, confidence, and social development in a supportive and respectful manner, both at home and in the community.

You will provide one-to-one support developing daily living and social skills, including menu planning, shopping, cooking, travelling in the community and attendance at social activities.

Responsibilities

• Promoting independence and confidence
• Supporting the development of social skills and social connections
• Assisting with daily living tasks, including menu planning, food shopping, developing cooking skills
• Supporting with travelling in the community
• Accompanying and supporting attendance at social and community activities

Job description

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
  • Developing cooking skills
• Supporting with travelling in the community
• Accompanying and supporting attendance at social and community activities