Personal Assistant / Care Assistant (Ref 008621)

Surrey Independent Living Charity; Guildford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking a Personal Assistant to provide companionship and support to a young person in Bramley, Guildford. The role involves social activities like walks, shopping trips, and hobby exploration. Ideal candidates should possess kindness, patience, and a genuine interest in music. This part-time position offers £13.85 per hour for 14 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Comfortable giving Angie time to think and respond verbally.
• Appreciative of the challenges and strengths of autism.
• Enthusiastic about spending time socially with Angie.

Responsibilities

• Go for walks in nature and around the local area.
• Support Angie in exploring hobbies like music and photography.
• Encourage conversation and practice social interaction.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Excellent communication skills

Reliability

Interest in music

Job description

Overview

Hours: 14 per week
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Location: Bramley, Guildford

We are looking for a warm and friendly PA to support Angie, a young person living in Bramley, Guildford. Angie would like a PA who feels more like a companion and enjoys spending time together in the community.

Responsibilities

• Going for walks in nature and around the local area
• Shopping trips and visits to cafés
• Travelling by public transport
• Encouraging conversation and practising social interaction
• Supporting Angie to explore hobbies, such as music, gadgets, YouTube, art, and photography

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, and open-minded
• Comfortable giving Angie time to think and respond verbally
• Interested in music and happy to share that interest
• Conscientious, with excellent communication skills
• Appreciative of the challenges and strengths of autism
• Reliable and enthusiastic about spending time socially with Angie

No specific caring experience is required, though this would be helpful. There are no pets in the household.