Personal assistant - Morecambe area - LILS/EM/LG

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in Morecambe is seeking a dedicated Personal Assistant to help a young man with Down's Syndrome re-engage with his passions and activities. The role includes assisting with swimming, photography, and social outings. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. This is a part-time position starting at 4 hours a week, rising to 12 hours. Competitive hourly rate and additional benefits offered.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Mileage allowance

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• A driver with a full clean license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help the client re-engage with friends and activities he loves.
• Support participation in activities he enjoys.
• Be caring, proactive and motivated.
• Support the transition to a Supported Living placement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Motivation

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant-Morecambe – LILS/EM/LG

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a young man with Down's Syndrome within the local community.

About the Client

Our client is a kind and generous individual who has been going through a difficult period recently, and has gone from a happy and active person to a withdrawn and quiet one. He has been diagnosed as having anxiety and depression which has led him to become mute in most interactions and resorting to writing down his feelings on paper. We want to find and reinstate the lovely young man he was and help him re-engage with friends and activities he has always loved.

He loves swimming, photography, bowling, art, snooker, table tennis, walks in the countryside and the occasional pint in the pub. He enjoys being part of an active social circle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to help the client re-engage with friends and activities he loves.
• Support participation in activities he enjoys (swimming, photography, bowling, art, snooker, table tennis, walks, social outings).
• Be caring, proactive and motivated, assisting in getting the client back on his feet and enjoying an active life.
• Support the transition to a Supported Living placement and continue the role within the new placement.

Requirements

• Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
• Positive attitude and good work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Driver with a full clean license is required.

Details

• Part-time position for a 4 hour half-day session initially per week, rising to 12 hours, split into three 4 hour half days per week following a successful trial period.
• Hourly rate of £15 plus 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, mileage allowance and workplace pension scheme.