Personal Assistant for a young man - 3 hours per week, £12.89ph in Thetford

UKCIL Ltd.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a patient Personal Assistant for a young man in Thetford. The role is 3 hours per week with afternoon preference and involves meal planning, shopping, and social activities to support independence.

The service user enjoys sports and gaming and has autism/ADHD; you should be comfortable around dogs. DBS may be required, and clear, calm communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Person centred approach to support with an understanding of neurodiversity.
• Caring and friendly conduct in daily interactions.
• Reliable and trustworthy in all duties.
• Patient and empathetic communication and behaviour.
• Able to communicate clearly and calmly with the service user.

Responsibilities

• Meal preparation, planning, and shopping with safety guidance.
• Support to try new activities and socialise with peers.
• Assist in maintaining independence including personal care with prompting when needed.

Skills

Person-centred support

Reliability

Clear communication

Job description

Personal Assistant for a young man - 3 hours per week, £12.89ph in Thetford

I am a 34-year-old man with a keen interest in video games. I am friendly, personable, well-mannered, and enjoy spending time with others.I enjoy activities such as golf, tennis, bowling, and getting out into the community. I have a West Highland Terrier, so I would like my Personal Assistant to be comfortable around dogs.I have autism and ADHD, and I communicate well when information is given clearly and at a steady pace. I can sometimes become confused if too much information is given too quickly. I would like my Personal Assistant to be able to talk with me about my interests.

Duties will include:

• Assistance with meal planning, preparation and shopping, including guidance on managing household risks
• Support to try new activities and sports; golf, tennis, bowling
• Support building and maintaining relationships and socialising with peers, and understanding social dangers
• Independent with personal care and washing and dressing, however some prompting and reassurance may occasionally be required

Person Specification

Essential

• Person centred approach to support with an understanding of neurodiversity
• Caring and friendly
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Patient and empathetic
• Able to communicate clearly and calmly

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with young people with neurodivergence
• Confident in trying new experiences and supporting with this
• Shared interests are advantageous, e.g. sports, video games

Rate of Pay

£15.55 self employed

£12.89 employed

A higher hourly rate is available for self-employed carers, reflecting that they are responsible for their own holiday provision, National Insurance, pension arrangements, and other employment-related costs. Self-employed carers must also demonstrate that they are fully ensured, and registered with HMRC. Employees receive these benefits through their employment package, which is reflected in the employed rate.

Hours & Days of Work

3 hours per week.

Flexible with the following exceptions:

• Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays are not available for work
• Afternoons are preferred.

Location of Work

IP25

Summary Terms and Conditions

Expenses You will be reimbursed for any reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of carrying out your duties. Where a personal vehicle is used to transport a service user and mileage reimbursement is to be claimed, this arrangement must be authorised in advance, documented within the service user's care plan, and processed in accordance with the organisation's payroll procedures.

Holiday Entitlement Employees and workers in the UK are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks' paid annual leave per year on an FTE basis. Part time roles will be calculated pro rata. Self-employed individuals are not entitled to statutory paid holiday leave, and any time off is unpaid unless they make their own financial arrangements.

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be arranged and paid for by the employer. Where children under the age of 18 live in the household, the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS check that includes both the Adults' and Children's Barred Lists. In these circumstances, employment cannot commence within the family home until the DBS clearance has been received.

References This post is subject to satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

Probationary Period This post is subject to a three month probation period. The three-month probationary period gives both you and your employer the opportunity to ensure the role is a good fit, identify any training or support needs, and settle into the working relationship.

Mandatory Training Where the duties of this role include food preparation, moving and handling, the use of hazardous substances (including household cleaning products), or the handling of medication, you will be required to complete any relevant mandatory training and competency assessments.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Meal Preparation
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Training

• Autism / Aspergers