Personal Assistant CILR

Compass Disability Services; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Disability Services in Weymouth seeks a caring individual to provide companionship and support to a young lady with autism on Saturdays (1–2 per month). You will accompany her, assist with reading, light personal care, meals, and transportation to activities, with DBS check possible and right to work in the UK required.

You will work for the family, not the person directly. The role emphasizes discretion, reliability, and respectful communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with special needs or autism.
• Demonstrated reliability and discretion.
• Good communication and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and engage in activities (reading, hair care).
• Assist with light domestic tasks (covered by others).
• Help with meals and shopping as needed (mostly covered by others).
• Supervise or assist in administration of prescribed medication if required.
• Escort to day-to-day activities, including driving when needed.

Skills

Special needs experience

Autism experience

Reliable

Job description

Do you consider yourself a caring person. If so, are you able to spare a few hours 1 or 2 Saturdays a month to make a difference to a young lady with autism who can feel lonely and who might not otherwise be able to get out and about and/or engage in recreational activities? This young person struggles socially and lacks confidence and understanding of the ways of the world, so we are seeking support from someone who has experience of special needs and/or specifically autism and who is willing to provide company and companionship as well as help with daily activities with which she struggles. We are looking for a kind individual with an understanding personality who might see themselves as a 'paid friend' and someone willing, and able, to effectively support this young person. Main Duties:

• Offer companionship, reading and some hair care activities
• Some domestic chores (this is mostly covered by others)
• Support in the preparation of meals and shopping for these (if required, mostly covered by others)
• Supervise or assist in the administration of prescribed medication under my direction (if required)
• Escort for day to day and other activities that may include driving, Please note, Compass Disability Services (Compass Independent Living Team) is a support, advisory and payroll service. We support people with a disability or long-term health condition to live independently and retain control of their lives within the community. We are not the person that you will work for. You will work for the individual or family that we are supporting. Respectful of confidentiality and privacy
• Responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Respectful of dignity and independence
• Good communication skills and social skills
• Punctual and flexible
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Understanding, adaptable and organised
• Driving licence, use of own vehicle required and business insurance essential

Please note that this role may be subject to a DBS check, your employer may also ask for you to supply references. You must be able to prove the right to work in the UK. No sponsorships are available.