Personal Assistant for young man to gain independence- 10 hours p/w - £15ph - Watton

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

Job summary

A supportive care organization is looking for a Personal Assistant to help a young man gain independence in Watton. The role requires compassion and flexibility, involving meal preparation, personal care, and daily activities. The ideal candidate is patient, trustworthy, and has experience with individuals with ASD or ADHD. This part-time position involves 10 hours of work per week at £15 per hour, and may include occasional weekend and evening work.

Benefits

Reimbursed expenses

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with ASD or ADHD.
• Willingness to undergo training in handling medication.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Flexibility for weekend and evening work.

Responsibilities

• Support a young man with daily tasks and independence.
• Prepare meals and assist with medication.
• Encourage social interaction and companionship.
• Assist family with care routines.

Skills

Patient

Trustworthy

Adaptable

Confidential

Job description

Personal Assistant for young man to gain independence- 10 hours p/w - @£15ph - Watton

Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 977ef536

Job Purpose: Would you enjoy supporting a young man to gain independence?

This rewarding role involves working with a 20 year old man. Support him with his needs both at home and when going out, mainly providing companionship, making sure medication is taken and making him food. Some other tasks may be required.

The young man has ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), Anxiety and a brain injury, which effects aspects of his physical and mental health.

Location: Watton

Details:

• Promote independence - Full support required
• Encouraging him to get involved with cooking simple meals, everyday tasks, and to try new experiences.
• Ensure medication is taken when required.
• Support with money purchases.
• Promote friendships, going out socially.
• Work closely with the family and assist the family in having a break. Not to change current routine unless otherwise told.
• Go for days out.
• Basic house keeping duties
• Willing to support/ work with main carer.
• Occasional weekend and evening work required

Person specification

Essential:

• Patient, reassuring, reliable
• Trustworthy, confidential, punctual
• Adaptable to change
• Previous experience if working with individuals with ASD or ADHD
• Flexible
• Training in the handling of medication (further training will be provided)

Summary terms and conditions

• The rate of pay for this position is £15 per hour and £12.21 per hour (for waking nights)
• You will be reimbursed for any agreed expenses incurred as part of the role.
• Hours and times of work: 10 hours per week - Additional overtime may be available. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required. Waking nights for short period only.
• 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.
• If this job requires any of the following: manual handling, handling of hazardous chemical, food handling or the handling of medication, you will be required undertake annual training.

The post is subject to the following:

• A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which will be covered by the employer.
• Satisfactory references from two referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.
• Completion of a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Services

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

Training

• Essential PA Guide
• Safeguarding Adults/Children
• Understanding challenging behaviour
• Food Hygiene
• First Aid
• Dementia care
• Autism / Aspergers

Medical

• Safe Administration of Medication

Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com