Personal Assistant required for a young lady in NR3, 6 hrs P/W @ £12.89 P/H

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

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking a kind, patient Personal Assistant to support a 25-year-old woman with autism in Norwich (NR3).

The role is 6 hours per week with a flexible schedule and entails accompanying her on community activities, building confidence and independence, and providing companionship and emotional support, including time with her dog. Pay is £12.89 per hour for employed PAs and £15.55 per hour for self-employed PAs; a DBS check and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and calm demeanor is essential.
• Respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Loves animals, especially dogs, and enjoys social activities.

Responsibilities

• Get out and about in the local community.
• Build confidence and independence.
• Take part in social and leisure activities.
• Enjoy activities with her dog.
• Visit places she enjoys (shops, cafes, music).
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills

Kind & patient

Compassionate

Calm under pressure

Reliable

Loves dogs

Not pushy

Job description

Personal Assistant required for a young lady in NR3, 6 hrs P/W @ £12.89 P/H

We are looking for a kind, patient and friendly personal assistant to support our 25-year-old daughter, who has autism. She is happy, bubbly, energetic and fun-loving. She loves animals, especially dogs, and enjoys shopping, coffee shops, music and getting out and about. She can feel anxious around unfamiliar people and busy places, so it is important that you are calm, patient and not pushy. She may need time to get to know you, but once she feels comfortable, she really enjoys company.

About the role

The main purpose of the role is to support her to get out into the community, enjoy activities and develop her confidence and independence. You will spend time with her on a one-to-one basis and support her to do things she enjoys. Some days may be busier than others, so the hours can be flexible. There may be times when activities finish earlier, while on other occasions things may take a little longer.

Location: Norwich NR3

Job Description

• Get out and about in the local community


• Build confidence and independence


• Taking part in social and leisure activities


• Enjoy activities with her dog


• Visiting places she enjoys


• Enjoy shopping, coffee shops, music and other fun activities


• Providing emotional support, reassurance and companionship


• Any other reasonable duties as requested

Person specification

Essential:

• Kind, patient, compassionate, calm and reliable, with a positive approach


• Respectful of privacy, dignity and confidentiality


• Active, energetic and fun-loving


• Loves animals, especially dogs


• Someone who will not be pushy or try to rush her

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred


• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate the individual's needs


• Experience supporting someone with autism and anxiety

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: 6 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 3 months

Key Responsibilities

Services

• Domestic Care


• Social + Leisure activities


• Support to remain independent


• Self Employed

Training

• Essential PA Guide


• Safeguarding Adults/Children