Personal Assistant for a young person in NR16, flexible 2 hrs per week @ £12.89 per hrs.

UKCIL Ltd.; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. in Norwich area seeks a caring Personal Assistant to support a 19-year-old with autism in NR16. The role offers two hours per week at £12.89 per hour for employed PAs, with potential additional tasks discussed at interview.

You will provide companionship, engage him in activities he enjoys such as Lego, Marvel and Arcane, assist with daily living and personal care while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with personal care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and one-to-one support.
• Engage in activities based on interests (Lego, Marvel, Arcane).
• Support with personal care when required.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Build a trusting, consistent relationship.
• Work respectfully within the family home and maintain confidentiality.
• Occasional support to go out into the community.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Job description

Personal Assistant for a young person in NR16, flexible 2 hrs per week @ £12.89 per hrs.

I am looking for a caring, patient, and reliable Personal Assistant to support my 19-year-old son, who has Autism and complex needs. This is an opportunity for someone who can make a positive difference in a young person's life. My son thrives with consistency, understanding, and someone who is willing to engage with him through his interests in a calm and supportive environment.

About My Son
My son is 19 years old and has Autism with complex support needs. He requires support with daily living activities and requires support with personal care, as well as ongoing supervision to ensure his safety and wellbeing. He is a friendly young man who enjoys spending time at home and currently only goes out regularly to attend college. He has a real passion for Lego, Marvel, and Arcane, and these interests play an important role in how he communicates and connects with others. Having someone who can share these interests with him will help build a positive and trusting relationship. Support will mainly take place in our family home, providing companionship and engaging my son in activities that he enjoys.

Location: NR16

Job Description

• Provide companionship and meaningful one-to-one support.
• Engage my son in activities based around his interests, particularly Lego, Marvel, and Arcane.
• Support with personal care when required.
• Ensure his safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Build a trusting, consistent, and supportive relationship.
• Work respectfully within the family home while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Occasional support to get out into the community.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested.

Person specification

Essential:

• Comfortable supporting with personal care.
• A full UK driving license holder and has access to their own vehicle due to our rural location.
• Someone with patience, compassion, and a positive attitude.
• The person I employ must have an understanding of the need for confidentiality in all areas of work, including total respect for our privacy.

Desirable:

• Having similar interests.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs.

Summary of terms and conditions

The pay rate for this position is £12.89 per hour for employed PAs and £15.55 per hour for self-employed PAs. Hours and times of work: 02 hours per week. Time discussed further at interview. The annual holiday entitlement for this position will be equivalent to the work I would normally expect to be done during 5.6 consecutive weeks. The post is subject to the following: A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer. Satisfactory references from two referees, one of whom must be your current or last employer. Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Personal Care
• Domestic Care
• Social + Leisure activities
• Support to remain independent

Transportation

• Full UK driving license
• Own personal car