Personal Assistant - 4 Hours Per Week (SDS/MD/270701)

Self Direct Support Options Fife; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization is looking for a personal assistant in Dunfermline to help a 14-year-old male with social activities and engagement. The role requires supervising him during activities to ensure safety, as he has learning difficulties and autism. Applicants should have a caring attitude, reliability, and the ability to encourage him during his social interactions. An enhanced PVG check is required.

Qualifications

• Requires enhanced PVG check for Protecting Vulnerable Groups.
• Experience with individuals having learning difficulties and autism is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and attend social activities.
• Assist with sourcing and choosing things to do.
• Encourage and show patience during activities.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good sense of humour

Reliability

Positive and flexible approach

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a personal assistant to help a 14 year old male with engaging in social activities and discovering new groups to join. He has an interest in sports and films, so would like to build up the trust in someone who can help him find new ways of enjoying life. He has information processing difficulties, language difficulties and significant learning difficulties as well as autism.

Role and responsibilities

We require someone to supervise him during activities as he does not understand the dangers of situations. He cannot look after himself independently, so you would be there to look into new activities to try; accompany him to them and help him engage. He enjoys crazy golf and movies and would be happy to explore new ideas.

Requirements

Applicants must have a caring attitude, have a good sense of humour, be reliable with a positive and flexible approach to work. This role requires an enhanced check through PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and attend social activities
• Assistance with sourcing and choosing things to do
• Encouragement and patience