Personal Assistant/Direct Payments

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Brough; À distance; GBP 17 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking a Personal Assistant to support a young person with autism, epilepsy and learning difficulties. The role requires a caring, patient and compassionate approach, with the ability to provide appropriate guidance and boundaries.

You will be calm, kind and consistent, reinforcing independence through praise and positive reinforcement. Responsibilities include helping with daily tasks, accompanying the client on trips, and managing epilepsy indicators with

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a young person with autism, epilepsy and learning difficulties is desirable.
• You will be calm, kind, and consistent, with the ability to set appropriate boundaries.

Responsabilités

• Help the young person make positive daily choices (e.g. cleaning, food prep, activities).
• Escort the client in a vehicle for trips or visits when required.
• Support the management of epilepsy indicators with training provided.
• Be patient and able to manage behaviour and repetition.

Connaissances

Caring

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Description du poste

This is an external vacancy and is not employment with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Personal assistant required for a young person who has autism, epilespy and a learning difficulty. They are non-verbal but able to express their needs and preferences in other ways and enjoys engaging with those around him.

We are seeking a Personal Assistant who is caring, patient, and compassionate, while also being confident and able to provide appropriate guidance and boundaries when required. The successful candidate will be calm, kind, and consistent in their approach, with the ability to positively redirect behaviours when needed and encourage independence through praise and positive reinforcement.

The personal assistant will:

• Help them make positive choices in daily life, like cleaning, food prep, drinks prep, occupational activities etc.
• Escort client in vehicle, for trips or visits, if required.
• Ability to manage monthly cycle of epilepsy and recognise indicators, training will be provided.
• Be patient and have the ability to manage behaviour and repetition.

There is no expectation for a Personal Assistant to be fully confident in the role from day one. A thorough introduction will be provided, and the successful applicant will be given the time needed to become familiar with the individual's routines and support needs.

Questions are welcomed at any stage, both before and during the interview process, and throughout employment.

DBS/Reference checks will be required for this post – Cost to be met by the local authority.

The Direct Payments Support Service is an in-house service provided by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council. The service promotes independent choice and inclusion, allowing our service users to employ their own care and support as needed. We support many individuals with varying abilities, assisting with advertising and recruitment for a range of roles including support workers, carers and personal assistants.

Travel

Some travel across East Riding of Yorkshire may be required, applicants must be able to transport themselves.

DBS/Medical check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance check.

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