Personal Assistant

Lancashire Independent Living Service; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local support service in the Borough of Rossendale seeks a compassionate Personal Assistant to support a 46-year-old man with autism. The ideal candidate should be proactive, flexible, and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include aiding him in socializing and addressing daily needs. This part-time position offers 4-6 hours per week with an hourly rate of £14.00 along with paid annual leave and a workplace pension scheme. Interested applicants can inquire for further details.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid annual leave

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Caring, proactive, and motivated individual.
• Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Clean driving license and insurance for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for socialization and day-to-day needs.
• Help access community resources and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Understanding of autism

Job description

Personal Assistant Required (LILS/RK/GA)

Rossendale

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Personal Assistant to provide support to a 46 year‑old man with autism. We are looking for a caring, proactive and motivated individual with a passion for supporting others, ideally someone who enjoys music, as the employer is a musician and has a strong interest in music. The candidate should be willing to help him access the community to socialise and support his day‑to‑day needs. Ideally, this person will be reliable, flexible, encouraging and patient. Knowledge of autism is desirable; however, training is available. A positive attitude, a good work ethic and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. A driver with a full, clean licence and insurance for work purposes is required.

This is a part‑time position for between 4‑6 hours per week with an hourly rate of £14.00, 5.6 weeks paid annual leave, and a workplace pension scheme. Hours are flexible.

For further information and duties, please contact us to obtain the full job description.

Quote employer ref: LILS/RK/GA

Tel: [phone]-option 1

Or email: [e-mail]