Personal Assistant for a young lady P/T £12.60/hr weekday and £15.69/hr weekend, days

UKCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service based in the UK is looking for a Personal Assistant to help a young lady engage with her community. Responsibilities include facilitating social activities, offering motivation, and providing person-centered support. The ideal candidate should be emotionally intelligent and have an understanding of working with individuals with complex needs. Flexibility and a DBS check are required. Competitive hourly pay at £12.60 on weekdays and £15.69 on weekends is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid training

Flexible work schedule

5.6 weeks pro rata holiday pay

Qualifications

• Understanding of supporting individuals with complex needs.
• Previous experience is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to remain flexible and consistent in availability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing community activities and workshops.
• Support in making and meeting new friends.
• Provide motivation when feeling low.

Skills

Experience with brain injuries/learning disabilities

Flexibility

Emotional intelligence

Tools

Car

DBS check

Job description

Personal Assistant for a young lady P/T @ £12.60/hr weekday and £15.69/hr weekend, days

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 9cbc5cb7

Hi, my name is Daisy, I am 23 yrs old, I live with my dad and brother. I have communication issues due to the right hemisphere of my brain being removed, the use of right side is affected, I have refractory focal epilepsy and tunnel vision and I sometimes require the use of a wheelchair. I have an EHCP and attend college 3 days a week, when I am at college, I feel isolated and spend a lot of time on my own and do not feel comfortable participating in activities, I also volunteer at the food bank while at college. Although I attend college I would like to access the community more so require assistance to do this. I am interested in, Art & Music, Cinema, puzzles, pottery, cooking and baking.

Are you that person who values making a meaningful difference in someone’s life and can offer reliable, person-centred support.

What are the duties?

• Support to source and access the community for fun activities, including attending any groups or workshops that I may be beneficial to me.
• Support making/meeting new friends.
• Support to motivate me when I am feeling low.

Requirements

• An understanding and previous experience with working with people with brain injuries/learning disability but any relevant experience will be considered if the skills can be applied to this role.
• Flexibility towards planned activities.
• Full driving licence with own car but not essential.
• A Full DBS check will be required.
• Kind, patient, respectful and emotionally intelligent.
• Flexible and consistent in availability.

What we can offer

• Supportive and pleasant home environment
• Comprehensive package of paid training
• Flexible work schedule
• 5.6 weeks pro rata holiday pay etc.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com