Personal Assistant 150364

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive family in Denbigh is seeking a Personal Assistant to help their son with autism and ADHD engage in various activities. The ideal candidate should be kind, patient, and energetic, fostering confidence and exploration. The role offers flexible hours and the opportunity to make a positive impact in a young person's life.

Benefits

5.6 weeks’ holiday per year

Sick pay at SSP rate

Training provided if required

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support and care preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support a sixteen-year-old son with autism and ADHD in accessing activities.
• Help plan and participate in fun activities like leisure centre visits and shopping.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Kindness

Energetic and fun-loving

Job description

Working Hours & Pay

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.

Job Overview

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.