Personal Assistant/Befriender Ref: PF/LD/3-25

GCIL North Lanarkshire; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Peacehaven is seeking a Personal Assistant/Befriender to support a 13-year-old with a neurological disability. The role involves providing companionship, assisting with social activities, and promoting independent living. Candidates must be warm, proactive, and hold a full UK driving license. The position offers guaranteed hours of 5.5 per week, with a pay rate of £15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred but personal experience of care or autism will be considered.
• Driver with a Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Ability to provide encouragement and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with social activities and daily living tasks.
• Provide one-to-one care and assistance in the community.
• Engage in activities like football, gaming, and swimming.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Warm and friendly nature

Proactive and innovative approach

Job description

Personal Assistant/Befriender required to assist a 13 year old boy, with a Neurological Disability living in the Dunoon area.

This young lad would like to get out and enjoy activities with someone who will befriend and mentor him. He is looking for his PA to provide encouragement and to help build his confidence.

You would be required to provide one to one care and assistance in the community with participation in social activities. Your duties would involve assisting with tasks such as:

• Going out for food
• Playing and watching football, gaming, watching movies, swimming
• Any other daily living tasks to promote independent living

Favourite activities are playing and watching football, gaming, movies, swimming.

The most important qualities are a warm and friendly nature, someone who is good fun and has a desire to work within a caring role.

Must take a proactive and innovative approach to support and encourage an individual to be involved in activities suited to their needs.

Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Driver with a Full UK Driving Licence is essential and you will be required to use your own vehicle – mileage allowance will be paid.

Experience is preferred but personal experience of care or autism will be considered.

Recruiting for 1 position.

Guaranteed permanent position of 5.5 hours per week.

Saturday or Sunday: 12:00pm – 5:30pm

Hours after school may be required.

The hours can be split and employer is flexible.

£15.00 per hour.

If you are selected for the next stage of the recruitment process, a member of the GCIL North Lanarkshire Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps.

If you are successfully hired, you will be employed directly by a Private Employer and will be entitled to all statutory rights as set out by Employment Law such as paid holidays and statutory sick pay (where eligible).

For more information please contact:

GCIL North Lanarkshire

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