Personal Assistant for Young Person LS6

UKCIL Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A supportive care service in Leeds is seeking a Personal Assistant for a young person, focusing on enhancing academic skills and fostering independence. Key responsibilities include assisting with academic guidance, managing public transport for appointments, supporting weekly food shopping, and being a main contact for placement communication. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young individuals or similar roles.
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management.
• Strong communication skills, capable of facilitating social interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enhancing academic skills and providing coursework guidance.
• Support with public transport and travel for various appointments.
• Help manage weekly food shops and budgeting.
• Act as a primary contact for placement queries.
• Encourage independence in work placement environments.

Skills

Assisting with academic skills

Public transport support

Budgeting and financial management

Communication facilitation

Independence development

Job description

Personal Assistant for Young Person LS6 - Leeds - LS6

Your duties will be diverse and tailored to the young person's evolving needs, with a strong emphasis on fostering independence and communication.

Day-to-Day responsibilities

• Assisting with the enhancement of academic skills and critical thinking abilities and providing guidance on coursework requirements.
• Public Transport & Travel: Provide support with public transport and travel to a diverse range of different locations across Leeds, enabling access to appointments, social engagements, and activities such as the gym.
• Weekly Food Shops: Support the young person with their weekly food shops, assisting with planning, navigating the supermarket, making choices, and managing purchases.
• Budgeting & Finances: Provide practical support to help the young person budget their weekly allowance, track spending, understand financial decisions, and manage their money independently.

Supporting "Paperworks" Placement

• Travel Support: Provide consistent support with travel on public transport (buses, trains, etc.) to and from the young person's "Paperworks" placement in Leeds, ensuring safe and timely arrival and departure. Owning your own vehicle would be ideal.
• Main Point of Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for the "Paperworks" placement regarding the young person's attendance, support needs, and any queries or updates, facilitating smooth communication between all parties.
• Communication & Social Interactions: Support the young person with communication and social interactions while they are working at their placement. This may involve helping them understand instructions, relaying messages, facilitating conversations with colleagues, or providing prompts in social settings.
• Independence Development: Actively support and develop independence skills within the work placement environment. This could include encouraging self-organization, problem-solving, task initiation, and self-advocacy.