Personal Assistant for 4-8 hours per week supporting young man Bedford MK42 area MB-BB-001

Blue Sky Brokers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Bedford seeks a support worker to engage a young man with autism in recreational activities. Responsibilities include assisting with outings like shopping, swimming, and fun fairs. Candidates should demonstrate an understanding of vulnerable people's needs and possess good communication skills. Flexible hours are provided, paying £13.28 per hour, and transport is needed for this role. Join our caring team to make a positive impact!

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable people.
• Experience in a caring role is preferred.
• Good verbal communication and personable skills required.
• Willingness to learn about epilepsy.

Responsibilities

• Encourage community engagement and keep the individual active.
• Assist in outdoor activities and shopping.
• Help understand and communicate choices.
• Use a patient approach and remain calm during challenges.

Skills

Understanding of vulnerable people's needs

Verbal communication skills

Personable skills

Job description

Location: Bedford, MK42. Hourly Rate: £13.28 per hour. Hours per week: 6-8 hours (4 hours per week during term time and 8 hours per week during school holidays, preferably on weekends).

Job Summary

The role is to support Marcus, a 19‑year‑old young man with Autism and Learning Disabilities, in accessing the community, staying active and enjoying recreational activities such as walking, visiting local parks, shopping, swimming, fun fairs, trampolines, bowling or dining out. The support worker should get to know his communication style, preferences and wishes, treating him with respect at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Encourage Marcus to engage in community activities and keep him active.
• Assist him in walking, visiting local parks and other outdoor activities.
• Support his participation in shop visits, swimming, fun fairs, trampolining, bowling, and dining out.
• Help him understand and communicate his choices and wishes.
• Use a patient and supportive approach, allowing him to move at his own pace.
• Recognise when to step in and provide the necessary support to complete activities safely.
• Remain calm and composed when unexpected challenges arise, staying quiet and confident and taking action to resolve situations safely.

Required Training & Experience

• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable people.
• Experience of working in a caring role.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of epilepsy or willingness to learn.
• Good personable skills.
• Understanding of Health & Safety issues.

Additional Details

Transport required.