Personal Assistant 150364

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family in Wales is seeking a kind and patient Personal Assistant to support their energetic sixteen-year-old son with autism and ADHD. The role involves fostering confidence through engaging activities such as trips to the leisure center, cinema, and shopping. Candidates should have experience in care and support, and will enjoy flexible hours and the chance to make a significant impact in a young person's life.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)

Training provided if required

Qualifications

• Experience providing support and care preferable

Responsibilities

• Support a sixteen-year-old with autism and ADHD to access activities.
• Build rapport and plan engaging activities.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Energetic attitude

Job description

Hours: An average of 3.5 hours weekly though we are happy to be flexible to allow support for a longer period less regularly (alternate weeks or school holidays)
Rate of pay: £13.00 per hour
We are looking for a Personal Assistant to support our sixteen-year-old son who lives with us and his brothers
Our friendly and affectionate son has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD and will benefit from PA support to access activities both on his own and whilst with his family.
This could be visiting the leisure centre, cinema, shopping or having a walk etc. We feel this will increase his confidence greatly and we would be delighted if the personal assistant supported our son to explore opportunities and new experiences
We are looking for a kind, patient and understanding person who will be empathic and we know that our son will enjoy spending time with people who are as energetic and fun loving as he is. We look forward to building a rapport with our PA and will be happy for them to become involved with the planning of activities with our son.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Experience of providing support and care preferable
Benefits
• 5.6 weeks’ holiday per year
• Sick pay at SSP rate (if applicable)
• Training provided if required and where available
• Flexible working hours and days.