Personal Assistant 2hrs a week on a Tuesday night to provide support in Salford LW001

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

Job summary

A local support organization is seeking a part-time Personal Assistant to work 2 hours a week on Tuesday evenings. The role involves providing 1:1 support for a 15-year-old male with developmental challenges, including ADHD and ASD. Responsibilities include fostering independence, ensuring safety during activities, and managing social interactions. Candidates should have DBS Clearance and experience working with neurodivergent individuals. The hourly rate is £12.21.

Qualifications

• DBS Clearance is required.
• Experience supporting individuals with ADHD and ASD.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a 15-year-old male with specific needs.
• Encourage social interactions and independence.
• Ensure safety during youth club sessions.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Experience with neurodivergent individuals

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant 2hrs a week on a Tuesday night to provide support in Salford at You Can. This is for a 15-year-old male who has SETBP1 Disorder (including speech delays and global developmental delay), ADHD and ASD. Job Reference: LW001. Contract Type: Part Time Permanent.

Responsibilities

• The Personal Assistant (PA) will provide 1:1 support to a 15-year-old male with SETBP1-HD, speech and language delays, global developmental delays, ADHD, and ASD.
• The PA will assist in fostering independence, supporting social interactions, and ensuring safety during weekly youth club sessions at Salford Youth Zone on Sundays from 11-3.
• Supervision: Provide close supervision throughout the session to ensure safety.
• Encouraging Social Interaction: Support appropriate social engagement with peers; encourage communication by facilitating conversations and interactions; assist in interpreting social cues and responding appropriately.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage self-confidence and decision-making skills; offer guidance while allowing the teen to complete tasks independently where possible.
• Participation in Activities: Engage in games and activities alongside the teen to model appropriate participation; teach and reinforce the rules of games to ensure fair and safe play; help prevent accidental damage to equipment by providing guidance on handling materials appropriately.
• Ensuring Safety & Well-being: Monitor interactions to prevent distress or overstimulation; redirect or de-escalate challenging behaviours if necessary; maintain awareness of the teen’s emotional and sensory needs and adapt support accordingly.
• Communication & Reporting: Provide brief feedback to parents or guardians after each session; communicate any concerns or progress regarding social interactions, independence, or well-being.

This role requires patience, empathy, and experience working with neurodivergent individuals.

Specific Requirements

• DBS Clearance
• Employer Gender: Male
• Hourly Rate: £12.21
• Micro Provider & Self Employed PA’s Rate of Pay (£/per hour): £14.93
• Hours Per Week: 2
• How will the hours be used: Taking a 15-year-old male to You Can youth club and supervising and joining in games. Encouraging independence and social integration.
• Employer requires transport?: No
• Advert last updated on: 2025-02-10
• Employer requires a PA who can speak BSL?: No
• BSL Level not Required